Hardy Husky Multiplier Fly Reel

Hardy Husky Multiplier Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy Husky multiplier fly reel in excellent condition. Left hand retrieve. Silent adjustable check. The Husky was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels. This was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the mid to late 1960s, the Zenith being the other. Both were 3 3 8" diameter. 1 1 8" spool width. Capacity is up to a WF9 plus 200 yards of 20# backing. Comes with original zippered Hardy case.

This won him the Mancini Trophy for the largest salmon taken in Cape Breton waters that year

Ferrules are blued size 15 stamped Super-Z

2 7/8" diameter and 1" wide

The rod also comes with a detachable fighting butt and separate slip-cover that fits over the tube

Scripted on four flats

Rod has been restored at some point in its life and done very well

Excellent quality cork grip

Weight - 5 oz

This a classic Dingley-made reel with early fixed caliper check

The rod exhibits Halstead's standard 2x2 node spacing

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