Hardy Bethune Line Drier - early 1900's 12'6" Strong enough to handle heavy

Strong enough to handle heavy winds

Marty DeSapio re-wrapped some of the snake guides with a thread that matches the originals very well

The grip has the Paul Young influenced thumb indentation

The stripping guide wraps have become brittle and torn so a re-wrap is needed

for a #4 line

Hardy Bethune Line Drier - early 1900's 12'6" Strong enough to handle heavyFor sale: Hardy Bethune Line Drier from the early 1900's. This is the larger salmon model. The arms are about 3 inches long. The handle is 6 3 4" long. Excellent+ condition as can be seen in the photos. Very rare in this condition. See scan of 1900 Hardy's Anglers' Guide for more info.