Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 8'2" and is in mint condition

and is in mint condition with the original bag and tube

The tips are 3/16" longer than the butt section and the bag is short by 1 1/4"

This second model at 2 1/4" diameter features the flat back plate

caramel brown silks with black tipping

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Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 8'2" and is in mint conditionFor sale here is a Hardy Sunbeam 2 3 4" fly reel. Enameled body. An ebonite handle, brass foot riveted to backplate and fitted with a Bickerdike style line guide. No spool wobble and a tiny amount of end play. I cannot get the spool retaining screw off as the brass rivet in the spindle boss spins when the screw is turned. From the looks of the other rivets on the backplate, it appears to be a single pawl spring. From the 1950's I believe.