Hardy Bougle 3" Fly Reel - Original 8'7" a twist of the regulator

a twist of the regulator was all that was needed to set the drag using this remarkably elegant mechanism

His observations on the water are the mainstream of his visual expression

The pair is a very sensible purchase due to the difficult nature of finding a reel that fits the Baby Catskill reel seat

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For sale here is a Chris Henshaw bench-made 3 1/4" Perfect-style fly reel

Hardy Bougle 3" Fly Reel - Original 8'7" a twist of the regulatorFor sale here is an extremely scarce, original Hardy Bougle fly reel in very good+ condition. 3" diameter. Circa 1922. Full length and unaltered reel foot. The ivory handle remains in sound and free spinning condition. The nickel silver rim tension regulator screw works perfectly. Duplicated MKII check with two engageable pawls. Mechanically the reel remains in very fishable condition with a bit of spindle spool movement. No cracks chips anywhere on