Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company allowing for more feel

allowing for more feel

The drag strength and operating mechanics are perfect

For sale here is a protoype reel made by one of the best American reel makers of all-time

The book is bound in light blue wrappers with black titles and decorations

Silent incoming and click with disc drag outgoing

Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company allowing for more feelFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Lightweight III fly reel in near mint condition. Very miniscule mark or two on the reel foot. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful reels ever produced by Hardys. The neat design of the original Bougle combines with the appealing tear drop porting to produce a reel that deserves to be in any collection. This Hardy Lightweight III measures 3" across the pillars. The reel can be used left or right handed. In a bronzed