Hardy Golden Princess Fly Reel 8'2" The silver serpentine handle is

The silver serpentine handle is counterbalanced

The ferrule fit is perfect

The action is medium fast with a progressive taper

Young Detroit stamped butt cap

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Hardy Golden Princess Fly Reel 8'2" The silver serpentine handle isFor sale here is a Hardy Golden Princess fly reel in excellent+ condition. One screw reversible lineguard easily flipped as are the pawls for RHW or LHW use. Solid and tight as they come. Very minor cosmetic marks only. Tensioner works great. Comes with original Hardy box and slightly oversized Hardy zippered case that doesn't fit in the box. Diameter 3 1 2". The Princess reels hold up to a DT7+50, or DT6+70.