Hardy fly reel anyone know how old?

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I have this hardy fly reel I've had arround for some years wonder if anyone knows its age , and if it's worth anything ?

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[rycoma]

how much is it worth to you?

[bwackwabbit]

They make great ice fishing rigs, I used an old Crystal River unit all season long and hauled in nearly every one of the 42 pike I caught no sweat.

[MtnGiant]

80's is my guess.

[gilbertslake]

80's is my guess.

80's may be right. Although they are still available today. They were part of the lightweight series. I bought a Marquis and a Viscount in 1979 which were also part of the lightweight series.
Condition looks to be fair with missing paint, which would affect the value.

[rycoma]

oh god don't use it for ice fishing.

[Bhflyfisher]

oh god don't use it for ice fishing.

Holy crap my thoughts exactly.

I'll take it off your hands if you just want to get rid of it.....

[Don Andersen]

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The Princess c/w the multiplier is quite rare. I'd think it could be worth over $200.00

Don

[MtnGiant]

Fish along,

The Princess c/w the multiplier is quite rare. I'd think it could be worth over $200.00

Don

Damn you Don and bhflyfisher....I already sent him a pm to buy it....you just ruined my deal.....no worries....I'll get ya back some day. (joke :))

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What is a multiplier ? I also have the case here somewhere.

[grizz]

Multiplier is 3 to 1 retrieve. Do you have the box to go along with the case? Let me know if you are going to sell .Thanks

[ericlin0122]

If you don't need the money, u should keep it. Nothing beats the hardy screaming when fish on.

[steveo955]

no better sound than a hardy with an atlantic on! I grew up fishing a hardy st john and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

[Don Andersen]

Fish...

The device where the handles located is a multiplier system utilizing a planetary gear drive setup. On my Hardy's the gear ratio is 1:1.3.
If you decide to clean the multiplier be very careful in dis-assembly. The ball bearings are "loose" in the race and will escape never to be seen again. I clean mine over a heavy cookie sheet. Bearing replacement requires a jewellers touch and a tiny bit of grease to keep them in the race till assembly is complete. If I recall correctly, no other lubricant was required or needed. The components other than the outsize aluminum case are some type of fibre material and they may be prone to oil/grease destruction.
Hardy's are prized by their owners. Many Hardy reels are now <> 50 years old and are being fished by generations of anglers.
Mind you, the sale of the Hardy may get you enough cash to buy a cheapie rod/reel/line. Watching http://www.ebay.com/bhp/used-hardy-fly-reels will give you a understanding of the reel's value.

Regards,


Don

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Fish...

The device where the handles located is a multiplier system utilizing a planetary gear drive setup. On my Hardy's the gear ratio is 1:1.3.
If you decide to clean the multiplier be very careful in dis-assembly. The ball bearings are "loose" in the race and will escape never to be seen again. I clean mine over a heavy cookie sheet. Bearing replacement requires a jewellers touch and a tiny bit of grease to keep them in the race till assembly is complete. If I recall correctly, no other lubricant was required or needed. The components other than the outsize aluminum case are some type of fibre material and they may be prone to oil/grease destruction.
Hardy's are prized by their owners. Many Hardy reels are now <> 50 years old and are being fished by generations of anglers.
Mind you, the sale of the Hardy may get you enough cash to buy a cheapie rod/reel/line. Watching http://www.ebay.com/bhp/used-hardy-fly-reels will give you a understanding of the reel's value.

Regards,


Don. Not interested in selling at this time,I have plenty of fly fishing gear generally use the Amundson ,but thank you for your input.

[tallieho]

you were sure to **** off the fisher god's if you were to disgrace a hardy fly reel by making it part of your ice gear....:argue2:

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you were sure to **** off the fisher god's if you were to disgrace a hardy fly reel by making it part of your ice gear....:argue2:

That wouldn't have happened ,have plenty of ice fishing gear