Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel

Hardy Bros. "The Alma" ReelThe Alma Reel, made by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. This 4 diameter sea reel with ebonite end plates was developed as a 2 geared, one to one and 2. 5 to one, free spooling reel from the design of Mr Alma Baker see scan from Hardy catalogue for more details. Hardy records show that only 17 in total were made, in 1926 and 27 [a single one was made in 1934 but this would not have had the ebonite end plates] Duralumin frame with phosphor bronze and brass

For sale here is a nice example of this early Hardy Perfect early 1930s Duplicated Mk 2 wide drum fly reel

reel pouch and paperwork

Although one of the tip-tops is wrapped in red to distinguish the tips

Medium action for a 6-7 weight line

this is a French-made P&M

please contact us for an invoice

has two twin tips and standard ferrules

Model 100 (single action -- 1:1 retrieve ratio)

Fine brass/cork ferrule plugs

Those were silver anodized and included a number (1 through 10) on the back plate in addition to the same etching of fishermen in a canoe

Serial #3883 built by Paul Young

~4" diameter