Vintage Hardy

Russell said:
I’m not a hardy expert but I think it’s much newer than the 50’s. Maybe 70’s or 80's.
I would look for an earlier one that’s leaded not painted or one of the very newer anodized ones.
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Think so? I have no idea, I'm just going on what the seller told me. Thanks for your tip. Hey, I saw your Montana fishing report, pretty darned cool! That's the land of my ancestors. I'm Bitterroot Salish.
 
Cliff said:
Think so? I have no idea, I'm just going on what the seller told me. Thanks for your tip. Hey, I saw your Montana fishing report, pretty darned cool! That's the land of my ancestors. I'm Bitterroot Salish.
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I'm not sure when they went from leading to paint but the bump on the winding plate is what I was making my guess with. I like how the patina forms on the leaded reels and own a couple. I have also had some of the later painted ones. They don't seem to have the same quality to me and can somtimes peel paint and look not as good. I have a painted original Taupo that the paint started peeling when I left it wet or the water was ph'd wrong or something. The anodized reels hold up well and I think the quality stepped up with the machining. I think that reel you showed would fish great and the extra spools is a bonus.
Loved the Bitterrott visit.
 
Russell said:
I'm not sure when they went from leading to paint but the bump on the winding plate is what I was making my guess with. I like how the patina forms on the leaded reels and own a couple. I have also had some of the later painted ones. They don't seem to have the same quality to me and can somtimes peel paint and look not as good. I have a painted original Taupo that the paint started peeling when I left it wet or the water was ph'd wrong or something. The anodized reels hold up well and I think the quality stepped up with the machining. I think that reel you showed would fish great and the extra spools is a bonus.
Loved the Bitterrott visit.
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Always wonderful to learn more, thank you.
 
Cliff,

If I was on the hunt for a cool reel to use with those rods, I might cast a wider net by posting in the Classic Rod Forum's classifieds section a "Want to Buy" describing what you are looking for, either specifically or generally. I've used that a couple times over the years and was pleasantly surprised at the offers I received, both for quality and for price. Good hunting! Ron
 
Para_Adams said:
Cliff,

If I was on the hunt for a cool reel to use with those rods, I might cast a wider net by posting in the Classic Rod Forum's classifieds section a "Want to Buy" describing what you are looking for, either specifically or generally. I've used that a couple times over the years and was pleasantly surprised at the offers I received, both for quality and for price. Good hunting! Ron
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Thank you, Ron. I need to renew my login and password there, but I'll give it a go. Appreciate the tip.
 
Cliff said:
Thank you, Ron. I need to renew my login and password there, but I'll give it a go. Appreciate the tip.
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Cliff maybe take a look at the red agate reels posted in the classifieds. Not perfect but would most likely pair up with your rods nicely
 
Russell said:
Cliff maybe take a look at the red agate reels posted in the classifieds. Not perfect but would most likely pair up with your rods nicely
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I agree.

I have, and fish all of those reels (all made by Young, but stamped for different vendors/retailers of the day). The red agate line guard was typically an option, and most were made without them. It is the cherry on top.
 
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