Hardy Bougle Commemorative 1903 Limited Edition Fly Reel 10 Weight The rod is exactly nine

The rod is exactly nine feet long and the fact that every section is equal length lends credibility to this rod being originally made with the Halstead ferrule (typically the Halstead ferrules were 3/8" longer than the equivalent size Super Z)

line Second flat: Paul H

The reel's adjustable drag settings work flawlessly and the drag is very nice and strong

In this fashion it works much like a lathe

The full length and unmolested reel foot measures 3 1/2"

Hardy Bougle Commemorative 1903 Limited Edition Fly Reel 10 Weight The rod is exactly nineFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Limited Edition fly reel commemorating the 1903 Hardy Bougle model. Mint condition, never lined. These reels were all made in England. This particular reel was made by I. W. Evans of Hardy Bros. as can be seen by his initials, IWE. This is serial #266.