Hardy Bougle 3" - Original 5 Weight Payne Model 208 9′ 3pc

Payne Model 208 9′ 3pc light dry fly bamboo rod for a #6 line

We crafted a unique reel seat of magnificent tiger maple over an underbody or cork exposed through the reel seat mortise

The reel has been professionally cleaned and polished

Number 33 of 250 copies

Comes with a spare spool in the same condition

Hardy Bougle 3" - Original 5 Weight Payne Model 208 9′ 3pcFor 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".