Hardy Bros SMUGGLER DE-LUXE 9FT 5” Fly Rod Hardy bros proaxis fly rod salt water A 1988 1st hardback Edition

A 1988 1st hardback Edition

A superbly designed and hand built reel made from the finest brass and tempered steel components

I recall Richard Hill also carved a Roach from using a taffrail from an old paddle steamer for the late Jack Hargreaves around 1975

these early Swedish made reels are becoming highly sought after

In beautiful original condition

Hardy Bros SMUGGLER DE-LUXE 9FT 5” Fly Rod Hardy bros proaxis fly rod salt water A 1988 1st hardback EditionIn very good original condition a superbly built and highly desirable traveller rod complete with silk bag and leather travel case, a seven piece 9ft 5 for a #7 line, beautiful burgundy graphite, snake rings with full cork handle, eight piece rod, the ideal fishermans travelling companion that fits nicely into any hold all, 16 leather case.