Hardy Silex 4" Bait Casting Reel 8'6' The jaws are made of

The jaws are made of a special chrome-moly tool steel noted for it's toughness

The nicely aged and flaw-free handle spins freely

The oxidation is brassed in a few tiny spots on the cap

A terrific 4-5wt for your local trout stream

Hardy Silex 4" Bait Casting Reel 8'6' The jaws are made ofFor sale here is a rare and early 4" Hardy Silex Bait Casting reel. Excellent original condition with no cracks, chips, line grooves or repairs and retaining the majority of its original lead finish. Original twin ivorine handles and brass brake lever. Rim tension control. Un filed full length smooth brass foot. Quarter rim removed for thumb breaking. Free spinning spool and handles. No spool wobble or end play. Super tight reel!