Hardy Bougle MKIV 3 1/2" Reel

Hardy Bougle MKIV 3 1/2" ReelFor sale here is a 3 1 2" diameter example of the Hardy Bougle MKIV fly reel made in England. In near mint condition with box, reel pouch and instructions. There is a tiny pin prick mark on the edge of the frame and a minor abrasion on the inner edge of the spool. These are totally cosmetic but they should be disclosed. Reel is lubed up well and ready to catch fish. The blue reel pouch has a couple of rub marks and the box has a couple of minor rips.

and includes a 3/0 marking on it and serial number P481 dating the reel to 1923

strap-over rim tension controls

Now in production for ten years

dependable rod from one of biggest and longest lasting names in fly fishing

Exposed palming rim for additional control

- Right or Left Hand - Easy conversion between right and left hand retrieve without tools

camera illusion only (same illusion as the 3 1/8 reel I have listed)

An excellent Thomas and Thomas Hendrickson fly rod

The "Gale Creek" model - 7'6"

including a pure-silver custom toggle

This item comes with provenance details directly from Ernest's son

Flawlessly varnished walnut slide band seat with a deep