Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 2 5/8" 8'5" The winding check and ferrules

The winding check and ferrules are wrapped in black

There are a few things to note about this rod: first

A nice Flyfisher's Classic Library edition of this canonical text

cigar grip 5 7/8" in length with moderate soiling with some light wear and ridging

natural graphite color blank

Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 2 5/8" 8'5" The winding check and ferrulesFor sale here is a Hardy Uniqua fly reel, diameter 2 5 8". RHW. MKII check. It's in excellent shape, both cosmetically and mechanically. The aged ebonite handle spins freely as it should. The springs are nice and tight. Gear teeth and dual pawls are in great shape. The original ribbed brass reel foot has been very neatly tapered on both ends.