Hardy Uniqua 3 5/8" fly reel - early 8'8" 10 cork western-style grip is

10 cork western-style grip is deeply sculpted

I'm sure it would hold one weight either way just as well

There are nine red and black windaways at the ornate rope knurled keeper on the butt section

blue charm

The Winston label sewn to the bag has the old San Francisco address

Hardy Uniqua 3 5/8" fly reel - early 8'8" 10 cork western-style grip isFor sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model 3 5 8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check. Marked Hardy's Patent "Uniqua" Reel. Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original 3" long smooth brass foot has been very slightly filed. No cracks, chips, dings. A line groove exists on the stripping pillar. A very nice and rare old