Hardy Sunbeam Fly Reel 9/10

Hardy Sunbeam Fly Reel 9/10A contemporary Hardy Sunbeam 9 10 fly reel, 4" diameter with a spool width of 1". Set up for RHW though easily reversible. 7. 5 ounces on my scale. Near mint condition with just the faintest few signs of light cosmetic use. The agate line guard is free of cracks. The reel comes in a navy and cream Hardy vinyl zip pouch.

and the only major use worth noting is that the foot has been lightly filed on the top of each end and there is some pitting and a little residue at the very interior of the spool

It's a true four weight rod but also capable of casting a WF5

Includes original bag with wooden stiffener and original aluminum tube with brass fittings (someone drilled a few holes in the cap)

B&W and color illustrations

John fly reel with the original case

The reel packs into the original green cordura pouch and the original box with maintenance paperwork

The tips come in a flamed

This limited edition model was limited to 300 reels

with one tiny nick on the reel foot which must have come from handling or bumping it into something

Shane is very well known for his superlative finishing skills

The marks are brown in color and I am fairly certain they are the result of rubbing against the leather key holder included in the set

The reel seat is a downlocking screwlock and pocket cap of Gillum's own make and what looks like a curly Spanish cedar insert