Hardy Uniqua 3 5/8" fly reel - early 8'8" A few closed seams show

A few closed seams show here and there

Retail price for a new rod like this one is $1795

As for the rod itself it sports lovely pot-belly style ferrules and hand-turned cap and ring hardware

The rod has been fished very slightly but is still in excellent shape

Hardy Uniqua 3 5/8" fly reel - early 8'8" A few closed seams showFor sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model 3 5 8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check. Marked Hardy's Patent "Uniqua" Reel. Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original 3" long smooth brass foot has been very slightly filed. No cracks, chips, dings. A line groove exists on the stripping pillar. A very nice and rare old