Hardy Ultralite 8000DD Fly Reel 11'3" The guides are rather small

The guides are rather small as the rod was designed when silk lines still occupied a major chunk of the fly line market

Payne Model 225 -- 12′6" 3/2 two-handed salmon rod

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Internals and mechanics are perfect

All I know is that the repair was done right and this remains an excellent example otherwise of a wide drum Hardy Perfect

Hardy Ultralite 8000DD Fly Reel 11'3" The guides are rather smallFor sale here is a Hardy Ultralite 8000DD fly reel for a 8 9 weight line. Right or left hand retrieve. The reel is in near mint, barely used condition with original Hardy reel pouch, box and paperwork. The Ultralite DD range of fly reels infuses the legendary strength of Hardy fly reel design into an ultra large arbour, lightweight design that is both supremely practical and aesthetically stunning. Strong yet lightweight design Reel back up screwed