Sage 508 Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 11'6" I've been told by the

I've been told by the original owner of this rod who bought it directly from the Leonard shop that in Maxwell's early time at Leonard they experimented with different bluing solutions but at the end of the day

All original with box

Uplocking screwlock reel seat with Payne's standard Spanish cedar spacer

medium-fast action with great recovery

3 1/4" diameter and 13/16" spool width

Sage 508 Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 11'6" I've been told by theFor sale here is a highly desirable Sage 508 Fly Reel. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros. of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St. George 3 3 4" and Sage had them add a palming rim! The reel is in near mint condition with some old grease inside that could use replacing. Left or right hand retrieve. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. Comes with its fine