Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early

Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - earlyFor sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model 3 1 8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check. Marked Hardy's Patent "Uniqua" Reel. Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original 3" long smooth brass foot is unblemished. No cracks, chips, or dings. As you can see in photo #5, the stripping pillar does have a substantial groove in

The Super-Z brand ferrules have an excellent fit and include the original solid nickel silver ferrule plug

The grip is soiled and has a few small indentations but is in otherwise fine shape

black edges

the Bimetal features a single-screw take down and the tried-and-true adjustable click/pawl drag system

Original bag and tube with excellent label

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 9 foot bamboo rod - serial #13180

Includes the original Peerless reel case as well as the Cortland Sylk DT4 line and backing

This reel comes from the highly esteemed collection of Captain Jeff Northrop

Nice tight reel with very strong and loud click

1 3/16" spool width /  2" frame width

One of a Limited Edition of 450 copies SIGNED by Gary Borger

Deep blue sanded blank with matching wraps