Hardy Bougle 3" - Original 8'7" The marbleized hard rubber (or

The marbleized hard rubber (or "mud" as some argue) is entirely free of cracks or other than normal wear

The bright nickel silver ferrules are size 8/64 and 12/64 with a great fit

Aluminum handle arm

The rims and pillars were polished and look stunning

Hardy Bougle 3" - Original 8'7" The marbleized hard rubber (orFor sale here is an extremely scarce, original Hardy Bougle fly reel in excellent+ condition. 3" diameter. The full length smooth foot is made from the same alloy as the reel and is attached with 4 screws. It has an ivorine handle, nickel silver rim tension regulator screw with brass bridge. The check dates the reel between 1903 and 1905. The drum locks by means of a left hand threaded screw. Stamped inside on the frame, spool and winding plate is 1".