Hardy Bros SMUGGLER DE-LUXE 9FT 5” Fly Rod Hardy bros proaxis fly rod salt water In beautiful original condition

In beautiful original condition

Dave has built lots of traditional items for the Golden Scale Club members etc

the reel as described in Forrest of Kelso catalogue as shown in pics was made for Salmon fly fishing and also as a casting/spinning reel with superior components

I recall Richard Hill also carved a Roach from using a taffrail from an old paddle steamer for the late Jack Hargreaves around 1975

Hardy Bros SMUGGLER DE-LUXE 9FT 5” Fly Rod Hardy bros proaxis fly rod salt water In beautiful original conditionIn very good original condition a superbly built and highly desirable traveller rod complete with silk bag and leather travel case, a seven piece 9ft 5 for a #7 line, beautiful burgundy graphite, snake rings with full cork handle, eight piece rod, the ideal fishermans travelling companion that fits nicely into any hold all, 16 leather case.