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Hardy gold sovereign spool springs
by
joeinnz »
01/17/25 20:19
Hi there, I wonder if any of you may be able to help. I’m trying to find the springs for a hardy gold sovereign fly reel size 7/8. late nineties...
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Last post by joeinnz
01/17/25 20:19
My new/ old magnesium baby
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by
Markus »
02/01/24 20:23
Just got this, so very light, UK Young made for Shakespeare, sure it lost money for both, unfortunately.
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
01/17/25 12:57
the Hardy Elarex
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by
Brian K. Shaffer »
01/13/25 21:31
By Appointment To The Late King George V
By Appointment To The Prince Of Wales 1931 to 1936
“The Elarex” Made by Hardy Bros
(Alnwick) Ltd
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
01/14/25 08:43
Reels for longer bamboo rods.
Replies: 2
by
Champ »
12/16/24 11:43
We have the shorter bamboo rods listing,with some fabulous rod and reel combinations shown.My latest purchase is a10 foot long one so i would be...
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Last post by Caneghost
12/16/24 14:21
Hardy Lightweight Silent check repair
Replies: 3
Hi,
Just purchased this reel and have dismantled it to give it a good clean.
There are a few things wrong with it that are obvious - flat metal...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
12/10/24 05:36
Ted Godfrey paladin trout model
Replies: 11
by
Scudback »
12/03/24 17:15
Does anyone own or have information on the on a Ted Godfrey Paladin trout model or value any help would be appreciated thanks scudback.
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Last post by Scudback
12/06/24 10:25
Giorgio Dallari Interior Mechanism
Replies: 2
by
volodya »
11/08/24 12:50
Hey everyone,
We don't have much daylight in Germany nowadays, so out of boredom I've decided to see the inside of my Giorgio Dallari reel, but as...
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Last post by volodya
11/26/24 06:55
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Last post by shotgunner
11/24/24 13:39
" duplicated"?
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by
Swaukkid68 »
03/04/15 22:36
Somewhere I read duplicated as on Hardy reels happened after 1923. The story was it ment the reel had a spare pawl and spring. Now, I'm told it means...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
11/21/24 08:43
Gray Wolf Raised Pillar Reels
Replies: 1
by
herkileez »
02/26/24 11:10
I'm looking for reviews/comments regarding Gray Wolf raised pillar reels, in either size. Please pm me with any comments you have.
thanks
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Last post by Sgt Smooth
11/07/24 08:20
Hardy St. George Tournament
Replies: 6
by
Brian K. Shaffer »
10/31/24 09:40
These short production reels started as larger models - then were reduced in size to achieve these results.
Tournament model reels were made for...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
11/02/24 22:22
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Last post by Caneghost
09/27/24 08:30
Salar Incomparabile 3 5/8" new colors
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Hello!
We have just added two new colors to our Salar 3 5/8 model line.
Dark Olive and Gun Smoke Matt.
Appreciate your comments on the design...
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Last post by Caneghost
07/11/24 15:44
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
07/08/24 07:28
Antique wood and brass sidewinder reel
Replies: 1
by
Ajochum »
06/28/24 14:53
Yesterday I purchased this very nice sidewinder antique fly reel. It is wood and brass with turned aluminum surrounding the outside. It’s 6” across....
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Last post by jeffkn1
07/05/24 11:10
Winston Perfect 3 3/8” & Spare spool
Replies: 9
by
Shempy »
12/31/19 16:43
Cleaning out the moving boxes and found my Winston Perfect and spare spool, haven’t seen to many of these reels around, would appreciate some info on...
9 Replies
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Last post by JohnMD1022
06/10/24 18:57
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Last post by JohnMD1022
06/10/24 17:24
Hardy Perfect Reels
Replies: 4
by
BarblessKen »
02/21/24 23:23
I have two Hardy Perfects that bounced their way through my family into my gear. Any info that can be provided is appreciated - age, uniqueness,...
4 Replies
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Last post by flyuvo
05/27/24 10:10
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Last post by thethadius 456
05/27/24 10:04
Ogden Smith Exchequer - date?
Replies: 1
by
tigerbeard »
05/06/24 12:08
I have recently inherited my grandfather's fly bag, including an Ogden Smith Exchequer made by Dingley. Would anyone be able to tell me if it's...
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Last post by flyuvo
05/27/24 09:57
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