Hardy Uniqua Wide 3 1/2" Reel

Hardy Uniqua Wide 3 1/2" ReelA nice Hardy Uniqua wide drum salmon reel, 3 1 2" in diameter and set up for RHW. MKII check. Excellent used condition cosmetically and mechanically. Normal light cosmetic wear to the finish but no issues whatsoever. The ebonite handle spins freely as it should. The original ribbed brass reel foot is straight and full length. The initials "TAG" (Thomas Armstrong) are stamped on the inside of the frame. Telephone style latch. Nice smooth click drag and

) birdseye reel seat is lightly flatted and features a pocket cap and ring

An excellent RL Winston San Francisco Era fly rod

The screw barrel and nut are expertly machined

and the two spare spools come in a double zippered suede pouch

Dark mottle-flamed cane with bronze wraps

Glenn made very few of these rods

Ferrules size 13/64

Antique gold wraps tipped with cardinal red over honey colored cane

but no cracks or other damage

The latch performs flawlessly

The 1973 Leonard catalog states

Due to the minimal aesthetic approach that Hoffhines used on the rod