Hardy Bougle 3" MKII Check 8'5" For sale here is a

For sale here is a scarce fishing tackle catalogue from Jess Miller in the UK

and early style aluminum tube with brass top and bottom

Both reels are in near mint condition with very faint handling marks in the anodizing (these are not scratches that penetrate the anodizing

I believe this rod to be mid-1930's

The rod is in excellent+ condition having been used sparingly

Hardy Bougle 3" MKII Check 8'5" For sale here is aFor sale here is an extremely scarce, original Hardy Bougle fly reel in excellent+ condition. 3" diameter. Full length ribbed alloy foot. Ebonite handle is in great condition and spins freely. Nickel silver rim tension regulator screw works perfectly. MKII check with two engageable pawls and ribbed foot dates this reel from the 1930's. Excellent condition mechanically. I would rate it 9 out of 10 spindle fit wise. A really excellent example of a rare