Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel 4-piece The full wells grip is

The full wells grip is 6" in length and only mildly soiled

The reel case is made from Cognac Brown leather and waxed linen thread

For sale here is a Payne catalog from the 1930's

The rod weighs 3 3/8 oz with a slightly lighter tip than the other Claar rod listed here

Serial number EF109

Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel 4-piece The full wells grip isFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Lightweight III fly reel in used but excellent condition. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful reels ever produced by Hardys. The neat design of the original Bougle combines with the appealing tear drop porting to produce a reel that deserves to be in any collection. This Hardy Lightweight III measures 3" across the pillars. The reel can be used left or right handed. In a bronzed grey colour with silver spool. Made