Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 Fly Reel

Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 fly reel. Excellent+ condition. The 'JLH' refers to James Laughton Hardy. It features a very wide ranging adjustable spring and pawl drag system, reversible for either left or right hand retrieve by simply engaging the correct pawl and flipping over the nickel silver line guard. Line capacity WF5+80 or DT5 backing+50. 3 inch diameter. Comes with original reel pouch, box, and paperwork.

For sale here is a spare spool for a Hardy Marquis Salmon No

Original ribbed brass foot that shows slight filing on the upper side of both ends of the foot

Like new condition

An excellent and rare offering from this Vermont rodmaker

The reel boasts a very smooth and powerful adjustable drag with audible click both ways

A letter of provenance from Ted Simroe detailing the origin of the rod will be included

The rod makes up into a 7’5” 5 wt

This rod exhibits the superb craftsmanship typical of T&T rods

Petersburg right after the move from Brooklyn

The rod is in very good condition overall

spool width 13/16"

The capacity is DT5 + 30 yds