Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" Fly Reel 7'9" The reverse half wells grip

The reverse half wells grip has an unusually slim taper

brown with maroon edges at the ferrules and tip tops

an 8 foot 5 inch bamboo rod weighing in at 3

Very few of these have ever been made

Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" Fly Reel 7'9" The reverse half wells gripFor sale here is a Hardy Uniqua fly reel, diameter 3 1 8". RHW. MKII check. Excellent condition. Jimmy Smith maker. The original ebonite handle spins freely as it should. The single spring is nice and tight. Gear teeth and single pawl is in great shape. Frame has knurled edges. Original smooth brass reel foot has not been filed. No cracks, dings or chips. Telephone latch functions as it should.