Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early 12' and Forster Hardy took him

and Forster Hardy took him at his word and modified the Perfect reel to the Frenchman's exacting specifications

Tensioner still works great with a very pleasing audible click

For sale here is a Pezon et Michel 1962 coarse fishing tackle catalogue

the tip-tops feature one and two black bands respectively to number the tips

Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early 12' and Forster Hardy took himFor sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model 3 1 8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check. Marked Hardy's Patent "Uniqua" Reel. Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original 3" long smooth brass foot is unblemished. No cracks, chips, or dings. As you can see in photo #5, the stripping pillar does have a substantial groove in