Hardy Ocean Prince II Reel

Hardy Ocean Prince II ReelA nice Hardy Ocean Prince Two reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for RHW. Near mint condition, I could find just one or two minor marks, and they may very well be from handling as I could find no sign the reel has been fished even though it has backing loaded on it. Medium size arbor with an anti reverse drag design. The single action adjustable drag is very strong. Full length ribbed brass foot. The retrieve direction, as well as the lineguard, can

Mechanically the reel is in perfect condition as one would expect

Canada by Norm McDonald and Perkins tried without success to get McDonald to make reels for the Orvis company's special clients

well-made fishing reel that everyone should own

The reel is in excellent plus overall condition

Red wraps with black edges at the keeper and tip tops

This rod has olive wraps with red tipping and the varnish job is perfect

The vise comes in the original Abel bag with foam interior

Serial number K9

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I could find no sign that the reel has been used though there are a few minor handling marks here and there