Hardy Silex Reel 3 3/4” [SALE PENDING] 6'3" a steelhead creel woven by

a steelhead creel woven by Daryll Whitehead and leathered by Freeman Mariner

Includes the original Peerless reel case as well as the Cortland Sylk DT4 line and backing

Four quadrant styled stainless steel front and back plates

The spacer is indented in a few places from the bands

Handmade black matte anodized up-lock screw-lock (the same as the bamboo rods of the same period

Hardy Silex Reel 3 3/4” [SALE PENDING] 6'3" a steelhead creel woven byA very nice Hardy Silex fly reel, 3 3 4" diameter. Excellent overall condition with no meaningful issues that I could find save for some very minor cosmetic wear. The reel could not have been used all that much despite it's age. Leaded finish with the integrated crank with dual ivorine handles (one is a little sticky but should loosen with use). It has the factory 1 4 rim cut. Unaltered full length smooth brass foot. Pleasing click drag and the lever,