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Hardy's first foray into the baitcaster market started in 1948 with growing demands from war veterens who wanted an American style fishing reel. After years of delay and constantly changing patent design … Hardy's first foray into the baitcaster market started in 1948 with growing demands from war veterens who wanted an American style fishing reel. After years of delay and constantly changing patent design modifications the Elarex reel came onto the market in late 1954, early 1955. They are quite difficult to come by as they didn't sell well. They also got hung up with International patent infringements. This reel is in choice excellent to near mint condition with very light wearing. Works well and is problem free. Price: $385.00 USD

Circa 1935 to 1963. Despite the tenure into the popular spinning reel craze, the Hardy Altex never seemed to have caught on all that well as these reels are scarce finds relative … Circa 1935 to 1963. Despite the tenure into the popular spinning reel craze, the Hardy Altex never seemed to have caught on all that well as these reels are scarce finds relative to a 28 year production run. This reel was more a work of art than a fishing reel. All aluminum and brass construction, polished aluminum accents, etc. This reel met its' demise with the introduction of the ABU's and Garcia Reels, which were much , much cheaper and more dependable. This reel is in excellent condition or better . The name plate has a a small dent in it. This should be removed and reflattened out with a hammer on a flat surface. Very nice overall. Price: $229.00 USD

Diameter face measures 2 1/2 " . Oval marked " HARDY BROS , MAKERS - Alnwick ". Also has the early " rod in hand TRADEMARK " as well. SUPERB condition. Retains … Diameter face measures 2 1/2 " . Oval marked " HARDY BROS , MAKERS - Alnwick ". Also has the early " rod in hand TRADEMARK " as well. SUPERB condition. Retains much of the original gunsmith blueing. The fly line is still on the reel and looks to be very pristine as well. Comes with an old heavy cloth bag. This is considered as a Birmingham style brass fly reel. Price: $450.00 USD

Small copper spoon from the pre war-era, about 1910. Marked " Hardy Bros " & " Alnwick ". Measures 1 1/2 " long. Not easy to come by as Hardy didn't put … Small copper spoon from the pre war-era, about 1910. Marked " Hardy Bros " & " Alnwick ". Measures 1 1/2 " long. Not easy to come by as Hardy didn't put much effort into producing metal baits as their main focus was flies for fly fishing. Scarce. Price: $25.00 CDN

An old box of Halford fly patterns. Made in Alnwick, England. There are approxiamately 23 flies left in the box of various colours. The box is in excellent condition with metal reinforced … An old box of Halford fly patterns. Made in Alnwick, England. There are approxiamately 23 flies left in the box of various colours. The box is in excellent condition with metal reinforced corners and no breaks. There is a slight disturance in the printing on the face of the bo on the left hand side section. An early Hardy fly fishing product. Dated 1904. Bo measures 4 1/2 " by 3 " inches. Price: $42.00 USD

Duplicated Mark II Model, narrow drum and marked 3 1/8 " Diameter. Grooved brass foot and telephone style latch locking mechansim. Used but not abused, about excellent condition with some scuffing but … Duplicated Mark II Model, narrow drum and marked 3 1/8 " Diameter. Grooved brass foot and telephone style latch locking mechansim. Used but not abused, about excellent condition with some scuffing but no damage. Works well. Please view pictures. Price: $485.00 CDN

Hard to tell who made this bait as it is unmarked. Has features from all three companies. The steel leader is from Hardy, but that says nothing about the bait.
… Hard to tell who made this bait as it is unmarked. Has features from all three companies. The steel leader is from Hardy, but that says nothing about the bait.
Measures 1 3/4 " inches long. Superb condition, superb flashy finish. Beautiful fish scale pattern engraved down the sides of the lure. Price: $48.00 USD