Ari 't Hart F2 Rio Orbigo Fly Reel

Ari 't Hart F2 Rio Orbigo Fly ReelFor sale here is a Ari 't Hart Rio Orbigo F2 fly reel in near mint condition (minor marks on the foot). Left hand retrieve. The diameter of the spool is 2 7 8". Serial number 4151 made in Denmark. Capacity up to a WF7 + 125 yds. Comes with ATH case. The reel is reversible to right hand retrieve for an extra fee of $65.

Spool width 1

In a letter accompanying this rod Walt talks of designing a grip and seat for this one that he calls the "Ellis" grip

For sale here is a 3 1/8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's 1917 check mechanism

moderately tempered cane with transparent deep amber wraps

Intended for line weights 5-7

This reel came from a friend of the family and this is the only one of its kind known to exist

Some may prefer a DT6

with Winston logo

The western style grip has two tiny chips missing from the back

Hardy has held a Royal Warrant as manufacturers of fishing tackle for the current Prince of Wales

I remember

The spool is in excellent+ condition