Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel 12' Made circa 1911

Made circa 1911

waiting to dart after his next meal

The paper wrapping still remains on the grip with all original hand-written notations

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart Round I trout fly reel in mint and un-fished condition

Usual soiling of the grip

Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel 12' Made circa 1911The Alma Reel, made by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. This 4 diameter sea reel with ebonite end plates was developed as a 2 geared, one to one and 2. 5 to one, free spooling reel from the design of Mr Alma Baker see scan from Hardy catalogue for more details. Hardy records show that only 17 in total were made, in 1926 and 27 [a single one was made in 1934 but this would not have had the ebonite end plates] Duralumin frame with phosphor bronze and brass