Hardy Hercules Brass Fly Reel 2 1/2" 4-Piece The weight of the rod

The weight of the rod is 3

full length foot (just about the only quibble with this reel is that the screw head is slightly chewy but it is in fantastic shape otherwise)

Comes with original Charlton tan cordura pouch

The tan colored cane is wrapped brown with yellow edges

very indicative of the late 60s/early 70s style-wise : ) No tube

Hardy Hercules Brass Fly Reel 2 1/2" 4-Piece The weight of the rodA wonderful little Hardy Hercules all brass trout fly reel, 2 1 2" in diameter. Circa 1890's this reel has the raised front housing, the original ivorine handle and both the makers logo and the "rod in hand" logo on the winding plate. Superb condition with a fine patina throughout, and free of any major defects, with the only possible exception being one part of the frame edge on the backplate where there is an ever so slight bend toward the center of