Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 4 1/4" Salmon and Steelhead Rods ebonite handle spins freely

ebonite handle spins freely

innovations and materials-natural and unnatural-employed throughout history by the fly fisherman in pursuit of his sport"

This is an exquisite work from the late Maine maker who made only a very small number of reels

Magenta colored aluminum cap and ring reel seat with a cork spacer

Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 4 1/4" Salmon and Steelhead Rods ebonite handle spins freelyFor sale here is a scarce perforated spool Hardy Uniqua wide drum reel, diameter 4 1 4". Right hand retrieve. Duplicated MKII check with spare pawl. It's in excellent shape, both cosmetically and mechanically. No line grooves. The original chubby ebonite handle spins freely as it should. Strong and loud fixed check. Gear teeth and dual pawls are in great shape with very sharp points. The reel weighs 13 3 4 oz. Original smooth brass reel foot (straight