Hardy Bougle 3" MKII Check

Hardy Bougle 3" MKII CheckFor sale here is an extremely scarce, original Hardy Bougle fly reel in excellent+ condition. 3" diameter. Full length ribbed alloy foot. Ebonite handle is in great condition and spins freely. Nickel silver rim tension regulator screw works perfectly. MKII check with two engageable pawls and ribbed foot dates this reel from the 1930's. Excellent condition mechanically. I would rate it 9 out of 10 spindle fit wise. A really excellent example of a rare

For sale here we have a bench made Chris Henshaw 3 3/4" St

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

Tan bag with stiffener and Hardy logo

Staggered ferrule construction

Number 25 of 27 rods made

The rod weighs 6 1/2 oz

Oxidized truncated ferrules

What makes this rod scarce and "special" is the tapered walnut end cap with the pinned aluminum pocketed butt cap

and champagne gold on the palming rim to match the frame and spool

Aluminum cone winding check with an attached ring hook keeper

These Robichaud reels are super difficult to find on the resale market especially with extra spool

Hardy's catalogue refers to this rod as a 5 weight although it would be comfortable with a 6 as well