Sage 505L Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 7'1" The box contains 140 clips

The box contains 140 clips for flies and is filled with 110+/- classic wet flies in excellent condition

and are oxidized

The handwritten script over a generously swelled butt reads

as is the grip

Without this

Sage 505L Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 7'1" The box contains 140 clipsFor sale here is a highly desirable Sage 505L Fly Reel. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros. of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St. John or JLH and Sage had them add a palming rim! The reel is in near mint condition. Left or right hand retrieve. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. Comes with line and backing and a fine leather reel pouch with lambswool