Hardy Davy Fly Reel 12' The reel is set up

The reel is set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to left by the buyer

Exterior shows honest marks from use

These rods originally came with one tip

The rod is in excellent condition

Just a tiny amount of grip soiling betrays any use

Hardy Davy Fly Reel 12' The reel is set upAn exceedingly scarce Hardy "The Davy" Reel, with a 3 1 2" diameter and a scant 17 32" between the spool plates, making it one of their thinnest trout models. The reel weighs 5. 6 oz. The unmolested ribbed brass reel foot measures 2 7 16". This is one of the rarest of all Hardy trout reels with only 187 made during the period 1930 1939. Originally designed at the behest of Martin Davy, this model drew from the Eureka and boasted a drop latch, two