Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early 7'3" Hardy made these for sea-trout

Hardy made these for sea-trout and light salmon and steelhead fishing

traditional black side plates

and a catalog supplement featuring new items for 1983

First flat: "Donald L

with the second tip

Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early 7'3" Hardy made these for sea-troutFor sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model 3 1 8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check. Marked Hardy's Patent "Uniqua" Reel. Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original 3" long smooth brass foot is unblemished. No cracks, chips, or dings. As you can see in photo #5, the stripping pillar does have a substantial groove in