Hardy Zenith Fly Reel

Hardy Zenith Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy Zenith wide drum reel. LHW or RHW. Excellent+ condition. Reversible two screw U shaped nickel silver line guide. The Zenith was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels. This was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the mid to late 1960s, the Husky being the other. Both were 3 3 8" diameter. Spool width 1 3 16". The reel weighs 6 3 4 oz. Capacity is WF9F plus 80 yards of 18# dacron backing.

There is a very slight 1/4" nick in the faceplate but it's in otherwise fantastic shape

From the 1990 T&T catalog:

For sale here is an exceptional set of flies tied by the noted Oregon tyer and author

No structural issues exist

The box measures 3 3/4" X 6 1/2"

Thomas Special grade - 8 1/2' with three sections and two tips

A very nice little rod for throwing Royal Wulffs to brookies in the tightest of willow tunnels

All but the two largest flies are doubles

a stunning contrast with the cane

Philbrook was a "Gunsmith's Machinist" in Bangor

Comes with original bag and labeled aluminum tube

The length of the rod makes for easy mending and great drifts