Hardy Salmon Special Fly Reel

Hardy Salmon Special Fly ReelFor sale here is a limited edition Hardy Salmon Special, circa 2003. Made in England. These reels were limited in number and made for a Japanese distributor, Inagaki. This one is in near mint condition. The diameter is 4 1 8" and the spool width is ~ 1 1 8". The reel weighs 10. 4 oz. Clicker and disc drag. Set up for right hand retrieve but can be changed to left. Comes with original box, pouch and paperwork. Don't miss out on this model that you may

The simple coin-edge knurl around the top allows for easy removal and the cork itself has been lightly impregnated with a special silicone/parafin mix that will help keep the ferrules lubricated

It's a true four weight rod but also capable of casting a WF5

Further provenance details will be provided upon request

A nice copy printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library

generously swelled butt

and fine canvas tube cover

Slight line grooves (or wear really) exist on one pillar

3 7/8" diameter

No end play and no spool wobble - nice and tight reel

For sale here is a Seamaster Tarpon S-Handle fly reel

The keeper ring has been broken off although the strap is still there

the first model in this long-running series was a 3 3/4″ trout reel