Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 7'2" it sounds very pleasing

it sounds very pleasing

Despite its short length

For sale here is a Hardy Salmon Bougle 3 1/2" MKV fly reel - Centenary Edition

The reel features a seven-position drag setting mechanism on the tail plate

Bamboo winding check

Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 7'2" it sounds very pleasingFor sale here is a Hardy Sunbeam 2 3 4" fly reel. Enameled body. An ebonite handle, brass foot riveted to backplate and fitted with a Bickerdike style line guide. No spool wobble and a tiny amount of end play. I cannot get the spool retaining screw off as the brass rivet in the spindle boss spins when the screw is turned. From the looks of the other rivets on the backplate, it appears to be a single pawl spring. From the 1950's I believe.