Hardy LRH Lightweight - scarce early 60's half-ribbed foot model!

Hardy LRH Lightweight - scarce early 60's half-ribbed foot model!For 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.

The initials "LCB" are stamped into the cane at the butt under the varnish

This rod is a great homage to the venerable CC de France model

Rear cork check has a "rope" knurl

Most collectors feel he did

and assorted Catskill style dries) are in excellent condition

The rod features handsomely flame tempered cane with transparent cinnamon wraps and fine black tipping

which is a chestnut brown

The finish is perfect with no blemishes and the wraps show no signs of cracking

Lovely medium flame cane with garnet red wraps and black edges

He also makes his own ferrules

A very nice and rare old Uniqua

Excellent original condition with the exception of two hairline cracks to the rim and a cracked agate line guide