IRELAND'S ANTIQUE FISHING TACKLE

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HARDY REELS

 THE MOST COLLECTABLE REELS EVER MADE

A HARDY 4.1/4 " SALMON WIDE DRUM PERFECT WITHOUT LINE GUIDE CIRCA MID 20S

£845.00 Ref :Hfr131

   

  • Again another original unadulterated example of a Hardy Perfect 4.1/4" salmon reel
  • This reel boasts the best tolerances of engineering from this mid 20s -early 30s period
  • There are no cracks to the frame nor wobble to the spool, nor line grooves to pillars
  • There is one set of very very mild line marks <not grooves > to the bottom side of reel  8mm across and not very obvious but mentionable
  • The reel comes with a number 10 silk line from the period probably a corona
  • Postage and insurance are included in the price worldwide for this most original rare example
  • The foot is the smooth version and unfiled or altered, and the winding plate boasts the fat ebonite handle

1923-30 HARDY PERFECT 4.1/4" WIDE DRUM SALMON FLY REEL WITH ROTATING LINE GUIDE

£925.00 Ref:Hfr103

   

  • An excellent tight user or collectable late 20s Hardy Perfect wide drum salmon reel
  • The reel has a non shortened or filed ,smooth brass foot ,and the fat ebonite handle
  • The reel plate ,spool, handle and line guide all rotate freely
  • This is a genuine original reel unaltered in any way the outer rim has signs of palm ware where the leading is reduced
  • The only cosmetic blemish is where some one has sliped with a coin removing the centre screw and left a line across the perforated spool
  • this is a surface scratch and has no depth you cannot feel anything even with a finger nail,
  • The reel is a bargain in this superb condition ready for use ,postage and insurance are included worldwide
  • There are no line grooves or cracks to the frame a superb piece of early Hardy history

RARE 4.1/2" SALMON HARDY PERFECT WITH ROTATING LINE GUIDE CIRCA 1917

£999.00 Ref:Hfr086                

   

  • What a rare example of the HARDY  alloy salmon sized 4.1/2" PERFECT with mk1 check system
  • The reel is a must for any collector or user every aspect of this reel is original without any flaws or cracks
  • The reel has its original nickle silver rotating line guide with its mellow coloured ivorine handle
  • Note it also has its original unfiled alloy foot comensurate with this period reel
  • postage and insurance is included worldwide,so please enjoy this fine example of Hardy history

HARDY 3.3/4" SALMON DUPLICATED MK 11 WIDE DRUM FLY REEL CIRCA 1930S

£645.00 Ref:Hfr116

   

  • A little 3.3/4" wide drum salmon Hardy Perfect without circular line guide
  • The reel is in great condition no cracks or filed foot, there is a hint of a line burn on one pillar but only very lightly
  • The winding plate has SD engaved by Hardy in a professional manner
  • A great user reel or for the decerning collector ,postage and insurance is included worldwide

 

 

 

EXCELLENT EARLY HARDY DUP MK 11 SALMON WIDE DRUM 4" PERFECT

£799.00 Ref:hfr106                                                                                              

     

  • An excellent example of an dup mk 11 perfect with fat ebonite handle and rotating nickle silver line guide
  • The reel is stamped in the rotary graphic setting with pat number 24245&9261
  • This reel is rare and must hail from late 20s to early 30s
  • there are no line grooves or cracks to the frame on this reel
  • The reel has a lovely patina through its use and am sure has had encounters with many salmon
  • postage and insurance are included worldwide

AN EARLY HARDY 4" PERFECT WITH LINE GUARD CIRCA 1923-1928

£940.00 Hfr:117

     

  • An early duplicated mk 2 salmon 4" wide drum perfect circa 1927
  • this reel is in excellent condition no spool wobble ,an unfiled smooth brass foot and no line burns
  • This reel is all original and has not been tampered with in any way
  • There is a shallow fine scratch to perforated plate mentionable but does not visualy detract from this excellent example 
  • The face plate has the initials C.P. applied by Hardy professionaly done
  • A rare collectable in this size or a great user reel having dual pawls internally
  • post and insurance are included world wide

 

HARDY 3.3/4" SALMON PERFECT ORIGNAL BRIGHT FINISH
£449.00 Ref:Hfr081
   
  • Hardy 3.3/4" perfect salmon wide drum fly reel in excellent condition
  • this reel has the bright finish which is rare with ribbed brass foot in unfiled original condition
  • This reel functions perfectly and will give good service for another 60 years
  • postage and insurance are included world wide

A RARE HARDY SALMON PERFECT 3.1/2" WIDE DRUM CIRCA 1929-45

£399.00Ref :Hfr135

                                                                        RESERVED

   

  • very rare bright finish 3.1/2 perfect wide drum salmon/seatrout reel
  • The reel is excellent working condition and will fish perfectly well
  • There are no line burns or cracks to the frame any where ,although there is the odd scratch to the perforated face plate not easily seen
  • The reel patent number is 24245&9261 which verifies duplicated mark two at 1929 onwards
  • The ribbed brass foot has been filed down approx 1/2" equal 1/4"each side hence the reel is priced accordingly

A MK1 HARDY PERFECT RINGS UP 3.5/8" LHW

£399.00 Ref:hfr094

   

  • A mint mk1 eunuch HARDY TROUT PERFECT , set up for left hand wind
  • The reel is original pre 1921 and has the original alloy foot and hardy line guide
  • This reel would have been modified at Hardy ,changing it from right hand to left hand and placing the line guide above the pillar
  • Also in changing to left hand a centre locking screw would be added which is an early screw from the contracted perfects
  • All in all a very historic reel which is mint no cracks to lineguard or frame
  • It would appear the terminology when placing a line guide above the pillar is known as a rings up varient and has been seen on a few occasions
  • postage and insurance is included worldwide

Mint 3.3/4"HARDY PERFECT WITH ROTAING LINE GUIDE CIRCA LATE 60S EARLY 70S

£665.00 Ref:Hfr132

   

  • Mint almost unused Hardy Perfect 3.3/4" with line guide ,a most rare and original example in this condition
  • This reel is one small graze to bottom of reel almost invisible unless you go looking for it ,ie picture 1
  • This will be a real addition worth having for the collector they only exist rarley in this almost unused condition
  • Of course should you need a user reel in as new condition it will function perfectly
  • Postage and insurance are included worldwide

A MINT UNUSED 3.3/4" HARDY PERFECT SPARE SPOOL FOR THE 60S/70S WIDE DRUM FLY REEL

£139.00 Ref:Hfr133

                                   RESERVED

 

  • This mint Hardy perfect 3.3/4" spool comes with a nearly new number 9 silk line ,it looks unused to me
  • The spoll fits a 60s 70s 80s hardy perfect reel
  • I doubt if this reel has been used it looks new
  • Postage and insurance are included world wide

A RESTORED 1970S HARDY PERFECT WIDE DRUM 3.3/4" SALMON REEL WITH ROTATING LINE GUIDE

£449.00Ref:Hfr134

  

  • This reel was purchased because I was amazed at the standard of restoration ,it is almost as good as a new model
  • this reel hails from the 70s and works as a new one fresh, tight and no wobbles ,or anything which would detract
  • The reel has no cracks to the frame or line grooves
  • This reel will turn heads at the river bank ,and is a peach of a user reel ,I have used it with a 12.6" hardy wye
  • a beautifull balance was had ,
  • The FLY LINE DOES NOT COME WITH THE REEL ,it is aweght forward 9 so can accommodate ample line and backing
  • Postage and insurance are included worldwide

RARE HARDY EUREKA 3.1/2" WITH ORIGINAL PERFORATED SPOOL CIRCA 1930 AND BOX

£345.00 Ref:Hfr 099

     

  • A very beautifull little centre pin Hardy Eureka 3.1/2" Diametre which spins as free as the day it was new
  • The reel comes with its perfrorated rare spool and original eureka box although the box lid is a little weak
  • The reel is the patent number 24245&9261 version .
  • This reel is excellent in every way with the exception of a small casting flaw mentionable but not visualy apparent
  • This reel is free from line burns , cracks ,and the ribbed brass foot is perfect and unfiled and stamped internally 18
  • Postage and insurance is included worldwide

HARDY FORTUNA 5" REEL IN RARE DURALLIUM ALLOY

£1995.00 Ref:hfr093                                                         RESERVED

   

  • Exceptionally rare HARDY DURALLIUM FORTUNA fly REEL used as a salmon fly reel
  • this reel is all original in mint condition the underside of the foor has been filed on one end to thin it down ,the foot length is unaltered
  • There were only 40 of these reels made ,some were alloy and most durallium
  • This reel comes with its original box ,the reel is anti reverse and the drag works like the day it was new
  • postage and insurance are included worldwide
  • this is an opportunity not to be missed for the serious hardy collector

1906 HARDY PERFECT 3.5/8TH" WITH HARDY CASE
£895.00Ref:Hfr067                               RESERVED
   
  • A superb example of a 1906 original trout sized HARDY PERFECT with large ivory handle
  • This reel is in excellent condition and conseqently is mega rare we assume the handle is for an arthritic person
  • the reel is stamped 4 internally also matching spool and foot,on the main plate it also is stamped 37960
  • The reel has been with this box/case a long time as the witiness marks prove internally on the velvet lining
  • The case is branded HARDY BROs ALNWICK &61 PALL MALL LONDON.S.W
  • This case is mint and unblemished
  • the reel is almost perfect but has a slight nibble of reel foot on one end .5mm or less just slightly rough and the winding plate has
  • a slight wobble but nothing serious the reel winds and spins perfectly
  • postage and insurance is included worldwide

HARDY 3.5/8th PERFECT TROUT FLY REEL CIRCA 1917-22
£399.00Ref:Hfr064
   
  • A pretty HARDY 3.5/8th trout reel in excellent condition considering its over 90 years old
  • The reel is tight without any wobble in the spool,
  • There are no cracks or line burns on this reel ,the smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled
  • The reel is stamped duplicated mk11 and has the circular arranged hardy info on the winding plate
  • What an oppertunnity to own this early reel
  • Post and insurance is included worldwide

MINT ORIGINAL 1980S TROUT SIZED HARDY PERFECT 3.3/8"
£375.00Ref:Hfr060
   
  • Original and mint 3.3/8" hardy perfect with line guide ,this reel is pristine only one small chip on whole reel see photo11.00am ist photo
  • This reel comes in blue and cream original case
  • The reel is loaded with a 6# sunk line for nymph fishing
  • postage is included worldwide 
  • It will be diffucult to find another in this condition

ST GEORGE 3.3/4"HARDY FLY REEL

£279.00Ref:Hfr091

 

  • Super original early 30s HARDY ST GEORGE 3.3/4" shallow drumed fly reel
  • This reel is in great condition all original with hardy lineguard and unblemished original aggate ring
  • The foot is ribbed and unfiled ,and the handle spins freely and is black ebonite
  • There is no makers stamp internallt but has the double mk 2 spring and paul arrangment commensurate with the year 1921 onward
  • The reel spool is stamped 30 on internal surface
  • There is slight pitting on bell centre ,mentionable but not visually apparent
  • Post and insurance are included worldwide

HARDY 1921 3 SCREW LATCH ST GEORGE 3.3/4" FLY REEL
Hfr:077:£339.00
   
  • Rare Hardy ST GEORGE 3.3/4" 1921 smooth brass foot with nickle silver bezel housing a mint aggate ring with out any cracks
  • this reel has the shallow spool core so is fast retrieve
  • The reel plate and spool is stamped M ,also the first owners initials are professionally engraved at Hardy M.C.L.
  • Postage and insurance are included worlwide

A VERY RARE TRANSITIONAL 3.3/4" ST GEORGE 3 SCREW LATCH FLY REEL 1939
Ref:Hfr076:£355.00
     
  • Jack Johnstone made this reel at Hardy and he worked there from 1938
  • The two screw latch was introduced in 1940 consequently this was one of the last 3 screw latches
  • Also note the change to the linear ST GEORGE positioning on the rear plate combined with the solid nickle line guide
  • They were obviously ustilizing old 3 latch stock during the transition to the new specification
  • A very interesting reel and postage and insurance are included worldwide
  • The reel is totaly original without any damage or flaws

ST GEORGE MULTIPLYER 3.3/8TH

£1150.00 Ref:Hfr025

   

  • Fabulous cica 1927/28 ST GEORGE MULTIPLIER with the high mounted gear housing
  • This realy is a rare one as it was made for a NEW YORK retailer VOM LENGERKE & DETMOLD INC 
  • as illustrated on the plate
  • The condition of this reel is crisp with unfiled foot no line burns and the aggate is in perfect condition
  • what a match this would be fo an 8foot 6"/9foot cane dry fly rod
  • The multiplier was designed to retrieve line quickly when up stream casting

L.H.W HARDY ST GEORGE JUNIOR 2.9/16th WITH BOX AND LEATHER REEL CASE

£469.00Ref:Hfr099

   

  • Superb unused hardy dry fly reel with box and paperwork
  • This is the rare left hand wind version with its beautiful leather case
  • postage and insurance costs are included in the price worldwide
  • These reels are very desireable and are collectable classics now
  • stamped internally jws 1094

HARDY 4" UNIQUA SALMON FLY REEL

£225.00 ref:hfr 022   

   

In very good condition, and totally original consisting of original brass foot (full length), nice tight telephone latch centre spring, NO wobble or movement on the spool or handle, a very nice example of a good Hardy classic. If you want to start collecting quality tackle with confidence then this could be the one to start with. YOUR satisfaction is my No1 aim. Postage is free WORLDWIDE with insurance included.

RARE HARDY 2.7/8"TH THE UNIQUA DRY FLY REEL
Ref:Hfr075;£260.00                                     RESERVED
   
  • A rare 1922 uniqua with telephone latch in excellent condition
  • The reel has the original ribbed brass foot with patent number on the side272409
  • The back plate has the hardy details pat number 145904&usa369867 and duplicated mk 11
  • Also stamped the uniqua fly reel around raised centre
  • Postage and insurance are included worldwide

                                                                             

HARDY GOLDEN PRINCE TROUT & SALMON REELS PRESENTATION CASE

£525.ref:hfr003

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                              

  • A Stunning mahogany presentation case of two hardy salmon fly reels 9/10#and11/12#
  • Obviously these reels are mint and unused.
  • A perfect retirement present and an appreciating classic reel set serial nos 510
  • Again british made with  pristine engraving ,and a very rare box set
  • If you want to start collecting quality tackle with confidence then this is what I offer, YOUR satisfaction is my No1 aim
  • Postage is free WORLDWIDE with insurance included    

HARDY ST JOHN LIGHT SALMON SEA TROUT REEL + SPARE SPOOL

£265.00 Ref hfr013

     

  • 1968 St John sea trout /grilse fly reel and unused spare spool with original Hardy reel case
  • The fly reel is in very good condition
  • A fine example of a sixties hardy reel to use or collect
  • If you want to start collecting quality tackle with confidence then this is what I offer, YOUR satisfaction is my No1 aim
  • Postage is free WORLDWIDE with insurance included  

HARDY MARQUIS TROUT/GRILSE FLY REEL 10

£180.00 Ref hfr004              

                                     

  • Very good condition hardy marquis 10# with hardy vinyle case pictured in background
  • Reel has brand new sierra dt 8# floater attached deduct £45.00 if not required and we will remove from reel
  • Reel spins perfectly. very slight graze to paint as you can observe from rear photo

ST JOHN 2 SCREW LATCH 3.7/8" SEATROUT/GRILSE REEL
£119.00REF:hFR066
    
  • A used st john in perfect working order 95% of gey enamel still in place but natural patina around edges
  • Clearly stamped by Hardy THE ST JOHN MK II an is a very honest reel
  • This reel is for use or to add to your collection and is an inexspensive way to begin collecting original hardy reels 
  • The reel has twin pawls controlled by two springs through the rim tension screw
  • postage and insurance are included worldwide

Hardy Sirrus no 2 Made In England 4" Diameter
£256.00Ref:hfr057
   
  • Superb new and unused Hardy Sirrus no 2 one of the last designs to be made in england
  • A very attractive reel in titanium finish comes in non branded blue neoprene pouch
  • Will accept number 8#/9# lines and substatial backing line
  • Postage and insurance included worldwide

NEW MODEL HARDY PERFECT TROUT FLY REEL 2.7/8TH BOXED LEFT HAND
£550.00Ref:Hfr067
 
  • New unused 2.7/8th left hand wind hardy perfect made in England
  • Comes boxed with all paperwork and pouch
  • superb version of the old classic with all the tollerances of modern machinery
  • All post and insurance is included worldwide

NEW MODEL HARDY PERFECT TROUT FLY REEL 2.5/8TH BOXED LEFT HAND
£550.00Ref:Hfr068
 
  • New unused 2.5/8th left hand wind hardy perfect made in England
  • Comes boxed with all paperwork and pouch
  • superb version of the old classic with all the tollerances of modern machinery
  • All post and insurance is included worldwide
  • I only have one of these so grab it while you can

HARDY CASCAPEDIA 567 UNUSED AND BOXED
£229.00Ref:Hfr065
   
  • Unused boxed with neoprene case a perfect 567mk 11 cascapedia
  • Offered at an incredible price this will be an appreciating classic and totally unblemished
  • These reels will BECOME VERY RARE grab a bargain
  • Postage and insurance is free  WORLDWIDE where your satisfaction is my no 1 aim

UNUSED MINT HARDY MK11 CASCAPEDIA 8/9

£259.00Ref:Hfr036

   

  • Brilliant mk11 cascapedia 8/9 by hardy unused condition
  • Excellent drag system can be used right or left hand this one is set for left hand use
  • Grab a bargain this retails at £600 approx so depreciation is totally absorbed
  • Postage and insurance is included WORLDWIDE

UNUSED HARDY CASCAPEDIA MK11 SIZE 10/11

£299.00Ref:Hfr036 

   

  • An Excellent 10/11 hardy mk 11 cascapedia salmon fly reel ,including original box ,pouch and paperwork
  • A robust useable classic which should appreciate in time like the other earlier versions