Hardy Bougle 3" Fly Reel - Original 8'1" an example of the design

an example of the design genius from the era of names such as the Vom Hofe's and others

The original olive colored poplin bag is missing the hang tag

The grip has a thumb rest and only very minor ridges

Yellow wraps with brown edges

The box remains in good condition with a few hairline cracks

Hardy Bougle 3" Fly Reel - Original 8'1" an example of the designFor sale here is an original Hardy Bougle fly reel in good, original condition. 3" diameter. Right hand retrieve. Badged inside for retailer VL&D in New York. Circa mid to late 1920s. 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 (the spare pawl is missing). The springs have been shaped