Hardy Lightweight Fly Reel 8'6" The chopsticks (split internodes) are

The chopsticks (split internodes) are spliced maintaining the geometry of the original culm and the splices are staggered in the splines very much like a 3-up pattern of node staggering

with tip #2

the area around this chip is structurally secure and has been for years

The reel packs into its original leather drawstring bag with Arne Mason's stamp on one side and "W

Cigar grip with the nose formed to that quad shape of the rod

Hardy Lightweight Fly Reel 8'6" The chopsticks (split internodes) areA Hardy Lightweight fly reel, 3 3 16" diameter and currently set up for LHW though easily convertible. Two screw model. This is an unusual model made with a solid unventilated spool, which I don't believe I have seen before (An early version from Hardy?). The location of the pillars is also unusual, boasting four rather than three and having them located approximately at the 8: 30, 10: 30, 1, and 3 positions. Good condition with normal cosmetic wear