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Hardy Perfect check evolution

Last post by dder « 08/25/21 16:48
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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 dder
08/25/21 16:48
Hardy fly reel papers

Last post by Caneghost « 07/29/20 08:08
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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 Caneghost
07/29/20 08:08
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
early hardy reel chorus

Last post by J Gustavsson « 07/05/22 14:48
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by Seabowisha Salmo T » 06/26/22 11:33

i will put this in a different post. i have by loose count at least 18 or 19 hardy perfects 1895 to 1940. every one of mine has a different pitch. i...

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Last post by J Gustavsson
07/05/22 14:48
Dingley -

Last post by Hugo « 07/05/22 13:25
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by Hugo » 07/05/22 07:25

Being new to the forum, hopefully I am posting this on the right board. Anyway, I am introducing my daughter to fly fishing. I have, what I believe...

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Last post by Hugo
07/05/22 13:25
Hardy St. John 3 7/8 - Need a date made estimate

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 07/05/22 08:01
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by NorCalTrout » 02/19/14 20:28

Hi,
I just got Hardy St. John 3 7/8 off ebay. My new Steelhead reel here on NorCal Coast for my 10' 8wt. Wondering if any of you Hardy experts could...

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
07/05/22 08:01
Have you bought a fly reel in the last 6 months ?

Last post by narcodog « 07/04/22 19:06
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 05/21/22 12:18
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Have you bought a fly reel in the last 6 months ?

Yes or No
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Last post by narcodog
07/04/22 19:06
When was this Orvis Battenkill Disk 8/9 made?

Last post by sanderson « 07/04/22 13:05
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by ttroutt » 07/04/22 10:43

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me when this Battenkill Disk 8/9 made in England was made and an approximate value? I can't find any info on this...

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Last post by sanderson
07/04/22 13:05
Some Recent 2 1/2" Reels

Last post by flyuvo « 07/04/22 02:27
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by Bill Charles » 07/02/22 14:58

From left to right

Malloch Sun and Planet
Heaton Struan Patent
JVH #3
Hardy Hercules
JW Young Pattern 3

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Last post by flyuvo
07/04/22 02:27
Korean? Bougle

Last post by greyreefer5 « 07/02/22 18:29
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by greyreefer5 » 07/01/22 18:16

Is this a Korean made reel? Is it convertible to Left hand retrieve?

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Last post by greyreefer5
07/02/22 18:29
What is the history of the North Fork fly reel ? Corsetti??

Last post by Carpenter Bros Rods « 07/02/22 07:23
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by Lerouxagain » 06/06/22 13:34

Hi, I acquired this nice classic fly reel in a presentation box with spare spool . I was told that this reel was made in Japan for the Spinoza rod...

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Last post by Carpenter Bros Rods
07/02/22 07:23
Unattractive - with a great Click!

Last post by GrsdLnr « 07/01/22 11:26
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 06/26/22 11:15

You can think of one off the top of your head I bet...

What are the bland models that sound the best ?

Better to find one brand new - not messed up...

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Last post by GrsdLnr
07/01/22 11:26
A few new reels

Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler « 07/01/22 07:58
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by SpringCreek » 12/21/19 14:58

Had some extra time and thought I would post a couple of pictures of some recent acquisitions. One will be fished, the others now reside in a display...

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Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler
07/01/22 07:58
That “notch” on some spool edges

Last post by flyslinger « 06/30/22 08:24
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by TytLynz2U2 » 06/12/22 15:38

This may have been covered here before, but I can’t find the answer.
Some reel spools have a half-moon shaped notch cut into the edge of the inside...

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Last post by flyslinger
06/30/22 08:24
What do you use to lube Loop Traditional bearings?

Last post by Middle Branch « 06/28/22 21:31
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by Middle Branch » 06/27/22 13:43

I have a Loop Nymph wide that I've owned for 20 years, and I finally got a replacement roller set. For some reason I thought it'd come with...

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Last post by Middle Branch
06/28/22 21:31
Face plate hole patterns

Last post by bassman « 06/26/22 00:48
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 06/20/22 18:38
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Which reel are you a sucker for that face plate hole pattern ?

Mine would have to be this one, the Orvis CFO :

The face plate is the...
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Last post by bassman
06/26/22 00:48
Excessive play in Hardy Featherweight spool

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 06/24/22 18:16
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by GerardH » 08/05/21 18:09

I just recently received a single-screw Hardy Featherweight via auction this past week and it appeared in excellent used condition. As I was spooling...

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
06/24/22 18:16
Farlow Regal Patent 33988 2.75" Fly Reel

Last post by Holireels « 06/20/22 22:59
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by Holireels » 07/17/20 23:27

Be wanting to get one of these forever and finally found one: 2.75 OD Farlow Regal Patent 33988 fly reel. The reel is in excellent shape and works...

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Last post by Holireels
06/20/22 22:59
New Imperial 125 fly reel

Last post by jvh « 06/15/22 15:51
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by abingram » 06/01/22 19:10

I saw that there is a new Imperial 125 fly reel being made and wonder where I can check out where to find the sizes and how much they cost. Thanks...

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Last post by jvh
06/15/22 15:51
perfect 3 3/4 inch left hand wind

Last post by Seabowisha Salmo T « 06/15/22 12:47
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by Seabowisha Salmo T » 06/13/22 17:04

gentlemen; i have searched and can not find an answer. approximately how rare (common) is a hardy perfect 3 3/4 inch left hand wind 1915 to 1921,...

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Last post by Seabowisha Salmo T
06/15/22 12:47

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