Hardy Zenith Fly Reel 14' Mechanically the reel is still

Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a strong RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua-style reels

The rod is in excellent restored condition

and built for what feels to me like a #7

The Cascapedia was designed with a single action fixed drag and an on/off (poacher) button

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised rosewood spacer

Hardy Zenith Fly Reel 14' Mechanically the reel is stillA nice Hardy Zenith wide drum fly reel, currently set up for RHW (though convertible). Good used condition with plenty of cosmetic wear but fine mechanically. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. The Zenith was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels and this was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the mid to late 1960s. 3 3 8" diameter with a 1 3 16" spool width and capacity is WF9F plus 80 yards of 18# dacron backing.