Hardy Hydra Vintage Alloy Salmon Fly Reel 4 3/8″ Rare Size Ex Ken Middlemist Collection

Maker: Hardy

Model: Hydra

Approximate year of manufacture: See listing

Condition: Very good original

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 4 3/8″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Trout fly

TT opinion:

Bought in from the famous ex Hardy salmon fly dresser, Ken Middlemist at our valuation day at Rod & Tackle, a rarely seen large 4 3/8″ Hydra vintage classic Salmon fly reel with factory solid drum. Two screw latch, original handle, correct ribbed brass foot and smooth check clicker, reel retains good original finish and fully working.