Hardy Flyweight Silent Check Reel

Hardy Flyweight Silent Check ReelA nice Hardy Featherweight silent check fly reel. 2 1 2" diameter, and with a fairly neutral bias (the line guard is set up for LHW). Made by Hardy for Abercrombie and Fitch. Smooth alloy foot. Two screw latch plate with a reversible U shaped two screw nickel silver line guard. Good used condition with normal cosmetic wear throughout. The reel packs into a leather and canvas Orvis bag.

Listed weight of 4 7/8 ounces

Rolled and soldered spike ferrules

Published in England

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A black front cork check is flatted square to the rod as is the front of the western-style cork grip

Book still in VG condition otherwise

It's unknown why the Davy Reel design retained the usual two-handle feature of the trotting reels

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A nice diminutive

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The rod is packed in a one-tip grey cloth bag and the original tube