Hardy Bougle Commemorative 1903 Limited Edition Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The 5" Garrison-style grip has

The 5" Garrison-style grip has a slight taper being slightly larger in diameter at the nose

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a gorgeous mortised spalted maple spacer

Ordering a new rod entails a multi-year wait time

Includes presumably the original rod bag with very interesting camouflage print and pocket for ferrule plug when not in use

Hardy Bougle Commemorative 1903 Limited Edition Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The 5" Garrison-style grip hasFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Limited Edition fly reel commemorating the 1903 Hardy Bougle model. Near mint condition with slight marks on the reel foot from attaching to a rod. These reels were all made in England. This particular reel was made by I. W. Evans of Hardy Bros. as can be seen by his initials, IWE. This is serial #241. Comes with original box, leather case, and paperwork.