Hardy Uniqua 3 3/8" -- a Unique Hardy Reel? EF Payne Rod Company An Orvis CFO 123 fly

An Orvis CFO 123 fly reel

Balling and ended up supplying one his stamped oil caps

This rod is medium/slow action

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Hardy Uniqua 3 3/8" -- a Unique Hardy Reel? EF Payne Rod Company An Orvis CFO 123 flyFor sale here is Hardy Uniqua reel, possibly one of a kind from pre~1910 11. 3 3 8" diameter with a "spring lever" check. Pre radius, hand filed pillars. Marked HARDY'S PATENT "UNIQUA" REEL. Mechanically and cosmetically excellent. The majority of the leaded finish (and lacquer) remains. Matching stamps on frame and spool with a "TB", most likely denoting reel finisher Thomas Bates. There are a couple of small casting flaws (as commonly seen with