Hardy Bros 5” Longstone Duralumin Reel stamped with the shield logo

stamped with the shield logo a unique reel having a nickel silver ratchet check adjuster and a unusual knurled tension adjuster where the handle sits

A Norris “ Conway” built cane 9ft rod

then hand built to a very high standard by Mr

Hartley in very good condition

a stunning rod and a great all rounder

Hardy Bros 5” Longstone Duralumin Reel stamped with the shield logoIn excellent superb condition, a large Hardy Bros Longstone 5 diameter, built from duralumin a special metal used by Hardy that is impervious to corrosion, having an alloy ribbed foot and a nickel silver line guide and on off check lever, twin reverse tapered ebonite handles, has a knurled nickel silver central adjusting spool tensioner, one of the best Longstone reels Ive seen..