Scientific Anglers - System 5 Fly Reel - made by Hardy's

Scientific Anglers - System 5 Fly Reel - made by Hardy'sFor sale here is a Scientific Anglers System 5 fly reel for 4 5 lines. Made by Hardy Bros. in England. Adjustable click pawl drag system. Palmable spool. Nickel silver reversible line guide. Set for LHW but can be easily converted to RHW. The reel is in excellent condition with only light wear around the edges. The spool diameter is 3" with a width of 3 4". Comes in original blue zippered reel case. This reel is interchangeable with the Hardy Marquis

The reel weighs 10

though it feels lighter in the hand

The bag includes a dedicated sleeve for the ferrule plug when not in use

Red wraps with dark green tipping at hook keeper and tip ferrules

A very nice Kusse quad here

One of the spools has been dropped and the rim is dented (this does not affect the operation of the reel)

At the time that I encountered these lovely books I had recently finished a short run of limited edition rods that I considered a tribute to my Leonard roots and was looking to do something different for my next project

The action is buttery smooth

Western/cigar grip 6 1/4" in length with only minimal soiling

The length and action make for exceptional mending and tippet protection

A very pleasant progressive action that Montana Winstons are known for

Superb spar varnish