Hardy "Trade Reel" Pattern No. 2 7'3" a nice rod

a nice rod

Quarterbound in red leather with a cloth slipcase

This reel carries the Sep 2

One of the arms is movable to allow for easy removal of the line from the winder

Often times these bags are quite worn due to the delicate nature of the material

Hardy "Trade Reel" Pattern No. 2 7'3" a nice rodFor sale here is a 3 1 2 Hardy Trade Reel Pattern No. 2. with emergency checkwork. Although being a low grade Hardy reel and as the late JLH wrote, the least expensive reels that Hardy produced, these are seldom seen, and in my opinion, this one is in quite good cosmetic condition retaining very much of its wartime black paint. The reel is in all original condition with its beautiful ivory handle and smooth brass foot. The full length brass foot is