Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel 5'6" There is a lot of

There is a lot of swell showing and this rod's action is authoritative yet forgiving

The rod has a Leonard-style cork check (having worked at Leonard with Bob it was a real treat to watch him pop these checks out by hand on a wood lathe)

Payne Model 225 -- 12′6" 3/2 two-handed salmon rod

Blued ferrules size 19/64

The makers info is engraved in the front plate unlike most of the stamped version of this reel that I've seen

Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel 5'6" There is a lot ofA Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel, 3 3 16" diameter and currently set up for RHW though easily convertible. Two screw model. Made in England. Excellent, lightly used condition with just a few very small traces of cosmetic wear. Double screw U shaped line guard. Ebonite style handle with a smooth alloy foot. Capacity for a DT5+55 or DT6+20. The reel comes in the original cream and red vinyl zipper case.