Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel 4 Weight Bolt is the heir apparent

Bolt is the heir apparent to the Howells' legacy

2 meters in length (6'6")

First flat: Gordon Gable - May '59 Second flat: "Midge" 6'3" - 1 3/4 oz

Un-filed full length smooth brass foot

Steve Blake cleaned the grip in the year 1999 and confirmed the rod was in original condition

Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel 4 Weight Bolt is the heir apparentFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Lightweight III fly reel in slightly used but excellent+ condition. Comes with original box, pouch and paperwork. There are some marks on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful reels ever produced by Hardys. The neat design of the original Bougle combines with the appealing tear drop porting to produce a reel that deserves to be in any collection. This Hardy Lightweight III