Hardy Zenith Fly Reel 8'1" The tension regulator works as

The tension regulator works as intended

but most were near duplicates of one of these three main catalogs

Chestnut thread wraps

possessing the backbone from the butt required to toss flies a long distance if needed

Comes with the original black zippered Seamaster reel case and paperwork

Hardy Zenith Fly Reel 8'1" The tension regulator works asFor sale here is a Hardy Zenith wide drum reel. LHW or RHW. Good overall condition cosmetically and excellent condition mechanically. The Zenith was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels. This was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the mid to late 1960s, the Husky being the other. Both were 3 3 8" diameter. Spool width 1 3 16". The reel weighs 6 3 4 oz. Original smooth alloy foot is unmolested.