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Hardy fly reel papers

Last post by dale « 03/31/25 12:55
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by speyed » 02/06/08 07:11
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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 dale
03/31/25 12:55
Hardy Perfect check evolution

Last post by lloyd3 « 12/16/24 11:38
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by J Gustavsson » 12/11/16 05:22
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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
Faked Over Hardy Perfect

Last post by Whitefish Press « 10/31/12 12:10
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by restoration » 10/24/12 06:08
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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
Wide Spool Perfects

Last post by flyuvo « 04/23/25 08:48
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by upstate » 04/23/25 08:03

Pictured below is my early Wide spool 3 inch Perfect.It has a rare 1905 check,smooth brass foot, ivorine handle and covered nickel silver spool...

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Last post by flyuvo
04/23/25 08:48
Hardy 2 7/8" wide Perfect

Last post by flyuvo « 04/23/25 08:42
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by Booman2 » 04/20/25 20:50

I recently acquired this reel, plate stamped Made for Honeyman Hardware Co., Portland Oregon. in two lines of curved (circular) writing. It looks...

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Last post by flyuvo
04/23/25 08:42
Communication with OnePfoot

Last post by flyfishermann1955 « 04/23/25 03:55
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by flyfishermann1955 » 01/08/25 18:11
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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
04/23/25 03:55
Hardy Perfect & St George components

Last post by Boris « 04/22/25 19:24
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by Boris » 04/18/25 21:47

G'day fellas,
Can anyone give me contacts for Hardy components?

I'm trying to repair some old reels.

Hope you've all been well.

Cheers

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Last post by Boris
04/22/25 19:24
Hardy Trout Unlimited Tealweight

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 04/21/25 17:39
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by NewUtahCaneAngler » 12/27/24 08:22
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I see that Hardy is selling a limited edition of 300 TU Tealweight reels. They appear to be the Featherweight size with special markings, and a deep...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
04/21/25 17:39
Shakespeare Russell Models 1928-1940

Last post by stickleyboy « 04/21/25 17:01
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by stickleyboy » 04/27/23 23:44
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Today, I noticed some subtle differences in two wishbone-check Shakespeare Russells I own.

First, you’ll notice that the 1894 (no line guide)...
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Last post by stickleyboy
04/21/25 17:01
Pflueger 1494

Last post by Gene L « 04/20/25 23:42
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by Gene L » 04/18/25 21:33

Does anyone know when Pfleuger went away from click/pawl and to the drag system?

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Last post by Gene L
04/20/25 23:42
Got a new reel lately?

Last post by flyroder72 « 04/18/25 13:05
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by uniquafly » 09/06/07 17:55
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I'm not sure if this topic has been posted before but here it goes...

We have all seen truckloads of beautiful cane rods, shared by their proud...
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Last post by flyroder72
04/18/25 13:05
What was the last reel you touched ?

Last post by Silver Doctor « 04/17/25 09:04
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 05/11/19 15:56
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What was the last reel you touched ?

Mine was a Scientific Anglers System 5 - just now!
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Last post by Silver Doctor
04/17/25 09:04
Ode to Hardy Perfect

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 04/15/25 11:30
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by J Gustavsson » 07/30/17 05:20
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I know this has been up for discussion several times. Since we have an Ode to George and an Ode to Dingley thread I think it´s about time we have an...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
04/15/25 11:30
Medalist 1494 chain link line guide

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 04/15/25 10:07
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by rsk » 04/30/15 20:36
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Came across this and paid a little more than I would for a medalist but condition was great and had not seen one before. Did a search and there was...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
04/15/25 10:07
I have a "thing" for old Uniquas...

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 04/10/25 14:31
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by Flyman615 » 07/12/12 20:21
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There's just something about them.

Yes, they are the basic Hardy fly reel. They're not fancy. They're not perforated and most have fixed checks....
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
04/10/25 14:31
Show us your sibling reels

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 04/10/25 01:19
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by NewUtahCaneAngler » 08/25/20 18:39
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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
04/10/25 01:19
Edward Vom Hofe reel foot

Last post by moregrayling « 04/08/25 23:51
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by Glenrad » 04/07/25 19:36

I recently acquired an Edward Vom Hofe peerless number one in what appears to be unfished condition. Very excited about it but tonight I was trying...

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Last post by moregrayling
04/08/25 23:51
Hardy St. George 3" and St. George, Jr. LHW

Last post by PAGH « 04/07/25 00:15
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by PAGH » 04/06/25 02:59

Hello all,

I'm looking to learn about Hardy St. George reels, especially the 3 and 2 9/16 (Jr.) in LHW.

Are there any resources, books or online,...

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Last post by PAGH
04/07/25 00:15
Prices of imported fly reels

Last post by Flyfishingco « 04/06/25 12:45
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by DinoC » 03/26/25 19:58

With all of the new tariffs coming along, are we to think that prices of imported fly reels and even used fly reels will go up in price. As an...

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Last post by Flyfishingco
04/06/25 12:45
Ari Hart Museum

Last post by nidodecondor « 04/04/25 08:48
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by brooksriver » 03/24/25 10:19

Hello everyone.

About 15 years ago Ari t' Hart sold his most innovative reels to a group named Ari T Hart Museum Society. These reels were then...

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04/04/25 08:48

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