Hardy fly reel anyone know how old?
 

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 ?

how much is it worth to you?

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.

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.

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.....

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 :))

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

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

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

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.

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.

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