Hardy Uniqua 2 7/8" fly reel - 1912 check 5'6" the guides on the butt

the guides on the butt section have been re-wrapped with a slightly off-color thread

For sale here is a Ted Godfrey Paradigm Malleo fly reel with nickel silver rims and burled walnut sideplates

Hatch reels take a completely different approach by incorporating a stacked disc drag

The powerful medium-fast action is a bit slower than most graphite rods

The rod has been lawn cast only and the bottom of the butt cap shows some very slight marks in the bluing

Hardy Uniqua 2 7/8" fly reel - 1912 check 5'6" the guides on the buttFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Uniqua model 2 7 8" diameter with the 1912 check. Marked "Patent Uniqua Reel". Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a strong RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original smooth brass foot is unblemished. No cracks, chips, dings, or line grooves. A very nice and rare old Uniqua!