Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel 8'3" The 1953 William Mills catalog

The 1953 William Mills catalog references these rods as having "a great delicacy of action for casting and playing a fish"

Machined out of solid bar stock aluminum

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The nut has 2 heavy knurls running in opposite directions and has a smooth turning core of Delrin to ensure no binding conditions occur

Wrapped light tan with dark brown edges and a band of black at the keeper

Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel 8'3" The 1953 William Mills catalogFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Lightweight III fly reel in mint condition. Comes with original box, pouch and paperwork. Also comes loaded with line and backing in new condition. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful reels ever produced by Hardy Brothers. The neat design of the original Bougle combines with the appealing teardrop porting to produce a reel that deserves to be in any collection. This Hardy Lightweight III measures 3" across the