Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4″ dry fly reel

Maker: Hardy

Model: Sunbeam

Approximate year of manufacture: 1940’s

Condition: Good user

Material: alloy

Length/ diameter: 2.75″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Dry fly

Item stock location: Weston super Mare

TT opinion:
A good little 2 3/4″ Hardy Sunbeam. The reel has the factory grey enamel finish, smooth brass foot blade and Bickerdyke line guide fitted for right-hand wind from the factory. The line guides are riveted in so changing to left-hand wide using the guide is not easy. Single check and turns with a nice constant crisp check. Circa 1940s.