Hardy Zenith Fly Reel - rare first model

Hardy Zenith Fly Reel - rare first modelFor sale here is a Hardy Zenith wide drum reel. LHW or RHW. Good overall condition cosmetically and excellent condition mechanically. The Zenith was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels. This was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the early to late 1960s, the Husky being the other. Both were 3 3 8" diameter. Spool width 1 3 16". The reel weighs 6 3 4 oz. Original ribbed alloy foot is unmolested. This is the rare first model with

Kushner had stopped making rods at this time and had a batch of rods for sale at this event

For sale here is an excellent condition Wheatley salmon fly box - loaded with excellent condition salmon flies

The foot has been neatly filed on each of the four corners

right-hand retrieve

Model 210130

The fighting butt appears to have been used very little and remains in excellent condition

An excellent Aroner Hunt Pattern Special fly rod

Hardy made these for sea-trout and light salmon and steelhead fishing

Excellent+++ condition with original plastic still on grip

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The restoration was performed by one of the best restorers of Payne rods

Includes the original bag with label and black powder-coated tube with label