Hardy Hercules Trout Reel 3" 7'2" The book is bound in

The book is bound in dark blue pigskin spine with silver title and blue cloth

Complete with fleece lined

It has what look like Snake brand guides and an agate stripper

this would be a nice candidate

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart Lake Taupo F3 model fly reel - 3 1/2" diameter

Hardy Hercules Trout Reel 3" 7'2" The book is bound inA nice early Hardy Hercules brass reel in 3" size. This reel boasts the rod in hand logo as well as the typical Hardy oval stamp from the period. Good overall condition with a great patina to the brass and nice straight full length feet. There is one dent to the sideplate but it does not impact the reel's mechanics which are nice and smooth with a satisfying click. The ivorine handle spins freely. Comes in a leather zipper pouch.