Hardy Hercules Reel 4" All Brass Salmon and Steelhead Rods model 8500 1

model 8500 1

Capacity is a DT5+55 or a DT6+20

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Hardy Hercules Reel 4" All Brass Salmon and Steelhead Rods model 8500 1A fine example of a Hardy Hercules brass fly reel in 4" size. RHW. Nice brass finish with a lovely patina and the reel is in excellent condition overall, with the only exception being that the waisted foot has some bending at either end (I suspect that it could be bent back in careful hands). The front plate has the Hardy stamp and rod in hand logo right underneath it. The ivorine handle spins freely. The original owner's initials "RK" have been