Sage 505L fly reel (made by Hardy's) Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" 1879 patent on the drag

1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm

The ferrule is 14/64

The rod was very well cared for

and though it shows some wear it retains much of the original finish

and one Cortland "Unbreakable Fly Box"

Sage 505L fly reel (made by Hardy's) Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" 1879 patent on the dragFor sale here is an extremely desirable Sage 505L Fly Reel. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros. of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy LRH Lightweight and Sage had them add a palming rim! The reel is in excellent used condition. Left or right hand retrieve. Comes with the original Sage reel pouch. Line Size: 5 7 Weight Weight: 4. 5 Ounces Spool Width: 3 4 Inches Spool Diameter: 3 3 8 Inches Backing Capacity: DT4+70,