Hardy Uniqua 3 3/8" -- a Unique Hardy Reel? 7'1" with some nodes adjacent to

with some nodes adjacent to each other

Spool Width: 7/8"

Two small dings to the frame edge and some insignificant water marks that would easily polish out

and replace the guide

The grip is a modified Hawes with a rounded nose and the front cork check has been hexed to the shape of the bamboo

Hardy Uniqua 3 3/8" -- a Unique Hardy Reel? 7'1" with some nodes adjacent toFor sale here is Hardy Uniqua reel, possibly one of a kind from pre~1910 11. 3 3 8" diameter with a "spring lever" check. Pre radius, hand filed pillars. Marked HARDY'S PATENT "UNIQUA" REEL. Mechanically and cosmetically excellent. The majority of the leaded finish (and lacquer) remains. Matching stamps on frame and spool with a "TB", most likely denoting reel finisher Thomas Bates. There are a couple of small casting flaws (as commonly seen with