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Hardy Perfect check evolution
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J Gustavsson »
12/11/16 05:22
This has probably been covered before but I would like to point out a few things that I believe is often overlooked.. Small variations that's been...
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Last post by lloyd3
12/16/24 11:38
Hardy fly reel papers
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speyed »
02/06/08 07:11
I noticed on the Fiberglass forum reel papers for classic reels of interest to their members. I would like to see the same action taken on this forum...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
11/15/24 01:06
Faked Over Hardy Perfect
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by
restoration »
10/24/12 06:08
This reel was sent to me from the UK and the owner asked me to look over it and then to tell him my thoughts about it. At first glance I thought it...
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Last post by Whitefish Press
10/31/12 12:10
Bearing/bushing bronze?
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Adamsdry »
02/12/25 09:29
I have a Uniqua with some spool wobble.
Would bearing bronze 932 (SAE 660) be the correct alloy to use to re-sleeve the spool? The spindle is also...
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Last post by Adamsdry
02/12/25 19:18
Communication with OnePfoot
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flyfishermann1955 »
01/08/25 18:11
Who has cracked the code for contacting OnePfoot?
I visited their web site and sent 2 e-mails to this address: onepfoot@gmail.com
1st e-mail was at...
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Last post by flyfishermann1955
02/12/25 19:15
RL Winston Reel
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joejoe »
08/15/18 19:52
Just purchased a Winston vintage reel with a spare spool...any ideas on how to change the spool. I am sure its a very clever procedure...I am just...
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Last post by Random Casts
02/12/25 11:20
Decisions, decisions...
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lloyd3 »
02/09/25 20:33
Meeks 55 converted by Bulldog w/Hardy parts to LH.
Early 1394 Medalist (patent applied for) w/click pawl drag converted to LH.
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Bill Franke...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
02/12/25 07:43
Hardy 2 screw LRH Lt.weights
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Adamsdry »
02/11/25 16:32
I know I knew this at one time but evidently the LRH Lightweights were sold without a padded case in the 60's and 70's.(50's & 60's)
I have 2...
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Last post by Adamsdry
02/11/25 22:52
Little tiny Vom Hofe
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by
gt05254 »
10/18/22 11:50
Banging around in the basement of the Atlantic Salmon Museum (I'm on their board of directors), I came across this little Vom Hofe in like-new...
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Last post by LeeB
02/11/25 11:27
Who made Carter & Co. reels
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RichieT79 »
02/08/25 21:26
Hi Everyone,
About a year ago I acquired a A. Carter & Co. reel. I can't find much info on it, and I am hoping someone can tell me who made reels...
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Last post by RichieT79
02/10/25 22:42
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Last post by Montanamagnum
02/10/25 20:20
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Last post by SpringCreek
02/09/25 09:05
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Last post by Maclovio
02/08/25 10:36
who made me
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The hole pattern post got me thinking of a game we could play, post a picture of a spool face and then see who can name the maker of said reel, might...
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Last post by SpringCreek
02/07/25 22:23
Mark II (Mark 2) meaning
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by
gorma »
02/01/25 11:34
Hello,
I am a new Hardy convert.
What does term Mark 2 (Mark II) mean?
Perhaps very easy and silly question to most of you,,
Please advise.
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Last post by sovereign
02/07/25 13:18
The Royal George?
by
carl otto »
02/07/25 09:29
I've heard tell of a special Hardy St. George presentation reel made up in the early 2000's. It came in a dovetailed Walnut or Oak presentation box...
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Last post by carl otto
02/07/25 09:29
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Last post by Briarthebear
02/06/25 15:07
Wide spool Perfect line capacity
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lloyd3 »
02/01/25 14:25
Filling in down at the shop today. Got the chance to compare some of the widespool Perfects and really like how they look.
Any chance of loading a...
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Last post by lloyd3
02/06/25 13:20
Show us your sibling reels
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by
NewUtahCaneAngler »
08/25/20 18:39
I'm sure that many of you have reels of different sizes or different vintages from the same makers and thought that it would be fun to share some of...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
02/05/25 03:59
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02/04/25 14:04
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