Hardy St Aidan with Spare Spool 8' The conclusion is that the

The conclusion is that the ferrule broke off and was re-done at the factory leaving the butt short

Feels like a #7 to me

1995 first edition

Makers Alnwick Eng"

Unusual small leather-stiched strap ring (latter made of metal)

Hardy St Aidan with Spare Spool 8' The conclusion is that theA Hardy St. Aidan fly reel with a spare spool, set up for RHW but easily convertible. 3 3 4" diameter, 7 8" spool width, and designed for #7 9 lines with backing. Near mint condition. Pleasing click and pawl drag. Two screw latch. Reversible two screw nickel silver line guard. Smooth alloy foot. The reel and spool pack into the original box.