Hardy Bougle Agate I Fly Reel

Hardy Bougle Agate I Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Agate Lightweight I fly reel in unused condition. Comes with original pouch, box, and paperwork. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful reels ever produced by Hardys. The Lightweight Bougle Agate reels were originally made for the Japanese market and they are somewhat hard to come by. This is the only Bougle fly reel Hardy has ever made with an agate lineguard. The neat design of the original Bougle combines with the

What many don't know is that they are still making reels and the quality of these reels is superb

Only a few bubbles and embedded brush hairs

Simple and elegant blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a gorgeously figured mortised walnut spacer

Though labeled for a 5 weight line a DT4 might suit it as well

Comes with original ATH case

Quarterbound in alligator leather and blue

both mounted upon lever arms fitted to opposite sides of a brake drum

A very rare Hardy Neroda tube fly box in oxblood color

This rod is ready to fish

Abel reels are known for their quality and craftsmanship

Pleasing medium-fast action

Two sections with three original tips as requested by the original owner