Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 Fly Reel 7'9" The rod features moderately dark

The rod features moderately dark impregnated cane

A mint condition Leonard 39-4 Catskill Special (7'6" 2/2 serial #8433) that casts a 4-weight line

Mildly tempered cane with cinnamon wraps and bright guides

an example of the design genius from the era of names such as the Vom Hofe's and others

or a #13 with 300 yards

Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 Fly Reel 7'9" The rod features moderately darkFor sale here is a Hardy JLH Ultralite #5 fly reel. Excellent used condition. The 'JLH' refers to James Laughton Hardy. It features a very wide ranging adjustable spring and pawl drag system, reversible for either left or right hand retrieve by simply engaging the correct pawl and flipping over the nickel silver line guard. Line capacity WF5+80yds or DT5+50yds. 3 inch diameter. Comes with line and backing, original reel pouch, and box for the spare