Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel - Black Finish 8'1" The drag works beautifully and

The drag works beautifully and is mechanically sound

All original and in excellent+++ condition with only some minor marks on the frame edge from handling

These springs are in great shape and therefore the tension remains strong when tensioner is adjusted

Hard rubber handle grasp

Banded amber agate stripping guide

Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel - Black Finish 8'1" The drag works beautifully andFor sale here is a Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel circa 1951 1957 in near mint condition. In Marty Keane's #89 catalog he listed a similar reel (item 127) and stated he had only seen one of these black finish reels in 35 years. Comes with the original box. Full ribbed dovetailed alloy foot. Two screw latch plate with a riveted L shaped line guard attached to the cross pillar. Right hand retrieve. Solid and tight as they come. Tensioner works great.