Hardy Bougle 3" MKII Check 12'6" There's a mark to the

There's a mark to the underside of the reel foot and a very tiny scratch or two on the drag adjustment knob

" Wulff went on to catch a 146 pound black marlin off the coast of Ecuador with the reel

The case has the same "DPR" initials

Deep mahogany wraps blend well for an understated look

Steve hand splits and planes his Tonkin cane and also machines his own duronze ferrules and the cap and ring reel seat hardware

Hardy Bougle 3" MKII Check 12'6" There's a mark to theFor sale here is an extremely scarce, original Hardy Bougle fly reel in excellent+ condition. 3" diameter. Full length ribbed alloy foot. Ebonite handle is in great condition and spins freely. Nickel silver rim tension regulator screw works perfectly. MKII check with two engageable pawls and ribbed foot dates this reel from the 1930's. Excellent condition mechanically. I would rate it 9 out of 10 spindle fit wise. A really excellent example of a rare