Hardy Zenith Fly Reel - rare first model 9'3" Probably made that way

Probably made that way

The ebonite sideplates are perfect

at the winding check to represent the French flag

Rod includes original bag and original tube with fine brass fittings

and blue signature wrap to represent the French flag

Hardy Zenith Fly Reel - rare first model 9'3" Probably made that wayFor sale here is a Hardy Zenith wide drum reel. LHW or RHW. Good overall condition cosmetically and excellent condition mechanically. The Zenith was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels. This was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the early to late 1960s, the Husky being the other. Both were 3 3 8" diameter. Spool width 1 3 16". The reel weighs 6 3 4 oz. Original ribbed alloy foot is unmolested. This is the rare first model with