Hardy Sovereign 8/9 Fly Reel HL Leonard The wraps are a transparent

The wraps are a transparent honey-color with chestnut tipping save the tip-tops which are tipped in red

The sticker indicates the rod weight at 4 ounces

The check system is like that of Hardy's 1912 check with handsome strap-over tensioner adjustment

I don't often admit to professional jealousy but this is the best rod I have ever seen from a maker who recently passed from the scene

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Hardy Sovereign 8/9 Fly Reel HL Leonard The wraps are a transparentFor sale here is a Hardy Sovereign 8 9 fly reel. 3 1 2" diameter. 1" wide spool. Unused condition. Slight tarnish on the brass reel foot, but not from fishing. Right or left hand retrieve, currently set up for left. The handle on this reel (like the Abel walnut handles) is an upgrade from the typical handles and was made by Bill Archuleta. Comes with Hardy case and instruction sheet.