Hardy LRH Lightweight - scarce early 60's half-ribbed foot model! 5' this determines whether the reel

this determines whether the reel has a LHW or RHW bias on these old caliper springs

Aluminum down-locking reel seat over a beautifully figured walnut spacer

This is the first such set I have ever seen

Gear teeth and dual pawls are in great shape with very sharp points

rotary function

Hardy LRH Lightweight - scarce early 60's half-ribbed foot model! 5' this determines whether the reelFor sale here is a very scarce Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel from the early 60's in excellent condition. The reel comes with a very uncommon half ribbed alloy foot (see 1962 Hardy catalogue). Two screw latch plate with a riveted L shaped line guard mounted on top of the frame pillar RHW only. Solid and tight as they come. Tensioner works great. Cosmetic marks only. The reel weighs 3. 5 oz. Comes with original Hardy box. Capacity is DT5+55 or DT6+20.