Hardy Silex 4" Bait Casting Reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" possibly a replacement

possibly a replacement

made in 1970

Made using resorcinol glue

Red and gold tipping at the winding check and ferrules

Has seen some use

Hardy Silex 4" Bait Casting Reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" possibly a replacementFor sale here is a rare and early 4" Hardy Silex Bait Casting reel. Excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, line grooves or repairs and retaining the majority of its original lead finish. Original twin ivorine handles and brass brake lever. Rim tension control. Un filed full length smooth brass foot. Quarter rim removed for thumb breaking. Free spinning spool and handles. No spool wobble or end play. Super tight reel!