Hardy Houghton Cast / Fly Case 7'7" he peeled a few handfuls

he peeled a few handfuls of line off the reel

Blunt cigar grip with a thin band of lignum vitae ( a tropical wood denser than water) set in the middle of the grip

pre-fire Model 65H bamboo rod

The rod features a rather authoritative medium fast action

It would make for an excellent back country cutthroat rod casting to pocket water and through willow tunnels

Hardy Houghton Cast / Fly Case 7'7" he peeled a few handfulsFor sale here is a Hardy Brothers of Alnwick Houghton Cast Case with the more rare wrap around strap. Stamped "Hardy Brothers Ltd Alnwick" under flap. Mahogany fine grain leather. Four chamois leather pockets stamped "Strong Medium Fine Points". Overall fine condition.