For sale here is a Hardy Bougle Olympic, 3 3/4" fly reel in excellent+/near mint condition. This is a recent production reel, part of Hardy's 1939 Bougle Heritage series. Featuring the Mark II check with dark, gun metal anodized finish. Set up for LHW but easily converts to RHW. Tensioner works as intended, and aside from a bit of tarnish on the nickel silver parts the reel looks new. Made for 7/8/9wt fishing, capacity is for a DT9 + 150. 3 3/4" between pillars with a spool width of 1". Weight is just shy of 9oz, loaded with backing. Sold in the original shearling lined pouch with shelf-worn box and papers.
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