Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early Granger / Wright & McGill "The Jenkins Rod" engraved on

"The Jenkins Rod" engraved on the top of the brass cap

having purchased Gary’s workshop in its entirety and has been building rods in the Howells vernacular with extraordinary integrity

including a hand-tied bucktail streamer tied by Wulff

A rare example of a classic American maker

Chocolate colored glass blank with black wraps and fine gold tipping

Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early Granger / Wright & McGill "The Jenkins Rod" engraved onFor sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model 3 1 8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check. Marked Hardy's Patent "Uniqua" Reel. Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original smooth brass foot is unblemished. No cracks, chips, dings, or line grooves. A very nice and rare old Uniqua!