Hardy Duchess Fly Reel 9'9" Single-screw u-shaped line guard and

Single-screw u-shaped line guard and the tensioner and springs are in excellent condition

The cork is void of any dents

The rod features browntone Bakelite impregnated cane with transparent caramel colored wraps (one snake guide was re-wrapped) and bright guides

A terrific little S-handle reel

is hollow-built

Hardy Duchess Fly Reel 9'9" Single-screw u-shaped line guard andA contemporary Hardy Duchess fly reel, 3" diameter and currently set up for LHW. A line has been loaded on the reel but I could find no sign that it has actually been fished. Medium arbor design with a gray finish. Dual nickel silver line guards. Wood handle. The reel packs into the original neoprene Hardy pouch and box with paperwork.