Hardy Princess Reel w/Spare Spool

Hardy Princess Reel w/Spare SpoolA nice Hardy Princess fly reel, 3 1 2" in diameter in used but mechanically sound condition. Weighs 6. 0 ounces on my scale, though that's with a fully loaded line and backing. Currently set up for LHW and the cage and faceplate show normal wear. Mechanically sound with a smooth click drag. Comes with an additional spool in used condition with another line wound on it. Both reel and spool come in the standard blue hardy cases.

The grip is made entirely of premium "face" cork in a medium blunt cigar

I made one rod for myself

I can't see any sign this rod has been cast

Ferrules are oxidized

Pot bellie waist on ferrules

The replacement rod was a Spinoza model in the same length and line weight

A Marc Aroner Spring Creek fly rod

All rod shafts are coated with flawless spar varnish

I discontinued making these about 2000

Hardy has held a Royal Warrant as manufacturers of fishing tackle for the current Prince of Wales

This model is a medium dry fly action

It has been lightly used - some hand soiling to the western style grip are the only meaningful signs of use that I can see