Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 8'2" 0 fly reel

0 fly reel

The action is a medium-fast dry-fly with a good deal of backbone thanks in part to the swelled butt

caramel brown silks with black tipping

The all-cork reel seat is mortised and has an oxidized pocket cap and ring

Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 8'2" 0 fly reelFor sale here is a Hardy Sunbeam 2 3 4" fly reel. Enameled body. An ebonite handle, brass foot riveted to backplate and fitted with a Bickerdike style line guide. No spool wobble and a tiny amount of end play. I cannot get the spool retaining screw off as the brass rivet in the spindle boss spins when the screw is turned. From the looks of the other rivets on the backplate, it appears to be a single pawl spring. From the 1950's I believe.