Hardy Bougle Commemorative 1903 Limited Edition Fly Reel 5'6" Black aluminum down-locking reel seat

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat with glass spacer

according to Bob

though marked as 8' 2 1/2" the rod measures out to be 8' 4 1/2" when fully assembled

dark brown at the ferrules with a band of black at the keeper and ferrules and tip tops

Hardy Bougle Commemorative 1903 Limited Edition Fly Reel 5'6" Black aluminum down-locking reel seatFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Limited Edition fly reel commemorating the 1903 Hardy Bougle model. These reels were all made in England. This particular reel was made by John Sheil of Hardy Bros. as can be seen by his initials, JWS. This is serial #307. The reel suffered some water damage during a recent flood event. The mechanics remain true however. The cosmetic damage doesn't prevent these reels from being fished or operating flawlessly. If you've