Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8'6' The snake guides are black

The snake guides are black HSS

For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod - 8 1/2 feet for a 7 weight in the standard 2/2 format

Oxidized ferrules and hardware

Very nicely done rod

the reel is badged for Von Lengerke and Detmold in New York

Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8'6' The snake guides are blackA very nice and rare early Hardy Uniqua fly reel, 3" in diameter and set up for the typical RHW. This is one of the early pre 1912 Uniquas that has the straight pillars and caliper check (a similar example is pictured in John Drewett's masterful book on Hardy reels). Superb overall condition with the leaded finish nicely intact and no major issues to note. One end of the long brass foot has a very subtle and gradual bend to it, you'd miss it unless