Hardy Husky Fly Reel 8 Weight When I initially saw this

When I initially saw this first edition

Burgundy wraps with white and gray tipping at the winding check

There is a small tear at the bottom of the butt section sleeve of the bag

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Madison 8'9" 2/1 8-9wt bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 5 7/8 oz

MKII check from the late 1920s with a non-engageable spare pawl

Hardy Husky Fly Reel 8 Weight When I initially saw thisFor sale here is a Hardy Husky fly reel in excellent condition. Left hand retrieve. Silent adjustable check. The Husky was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels. This was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the mid to late 1960s, the Zenith being the other. Both were 3 3 8" diameter. 1 1 8" spool width. The reel weighs 7. 85 oz. Capacity is up to a WF9 plus 200 yards of 20# backing. Comes with original zippered Hardy case.