Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel

Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel. "L" shaped line guard with one rivet attaching it to the pillar and a pin securing it to the frame. I believe this model is from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Two screw spool release latch. MKII check. Straight line lettering on the face plate. RHW. Excellent condition mechanically. Exterior shows honest marks from use. No cracks, dings or chips. Tensioner works perfectly. Springs are strong and

Impregnated model wrapped in brown with a carbide stripper and chrome guides and tip-tops

All are packed in the original canvass outer bag with the hangtag

"JS" for reel maker Jimmy Smith on the frame as well as a badge "Made for James S

Rarely seen tapered (ritz) grip

The action is a versatile medium-fast with a good bit of backbone thanks in part to the swelled butt

so please ask questions

Uslan is best known for making quality rods and being one of the main innovators of the five-sided rod

I've included a photo of two other reels with similar offset reel feet from a similar era

The personalization done by for the original owner can be removed by a competent rod maker / restorer since it was inked over the original varnish

I made one rod for myself

The 18/64 ferrule fit is perfect

Comes with the original black drawstring reel pouch in mint condition