Hardy Bros. "The Davy Reel"

Hardy Bros. "The Davy Reel"For sale here is an exceedingly scarce "The Davy Reel" by Hardy Bros. Only 187 of the Davy Reels were made in a ten year time span from 1930 to 1939. Very few of these reels remain due to their heavy use and fragile nature and fewer remain in pristine condition as this one we are offering for sale. This one appears to be 100% original and is in excellent+ condition, cosmetically and mechanically. Made by legendary Hardy reelmaker, Jimmy Smith. I've

The Scott G-Series rods are widely hailed as some of the greatest graphite rods ever made and unlike many graphite rods they seem to be appreciating in value as years go by

Bickerdyke style line guide

For sale here we have an 8' 2/2 5wt bamboo rod from the bench of Rob Hoffhines

this set is still in the original wrapping and all but one issue remain unopened (though still perfectly mint)

The ivorine handle spins freely on its post

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 7/64

Serial #189

is missing

The ferrules were designed by Gus Pernack when he was part owner of the company (size 15/64 and 10/64)

burgundy tipping at the winding check and signature wrap

Super fitting ferrules are size 17 blued Pernack step-down type

Personal comments from H&S: This is our favorite reel