Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 9'9" there is an entry for

there is an entry for the "Special Aluminum Fairy Reel"

For sale here is a Ari 't Hart / Redington RH I trout fly reel in excellent condition

Chestnut brown thread at the winding check and ferrules with red and green wraps at the tip-tops

The serial number is 75-65

The Starlight Creek rods were favorites of Harry Middleton

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 9'9" there is an entry forFor sale here is a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Bronzed Crank Wind reel from the early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered, domed bone handle. Constant click check in both directions and no undue play. All pillars and foot appear to be original and in good order. An excellent example of this early Hardy reel with clean crisp "Rod in Hand" and "Enclosed oval" logos and a superb patina.