Hardy Silex Major 4" Hiduminium Reel 7'9" It has become the rod

It has become the rod of choice for me and several other very experienced anglers on rivers such as the Henry's Fork and Missouri where smaller flies are the norm

Also included is a second box with a Saracione padded pouch

Finial style cork and aluminum ferrule plugs (though these are not consistent with the date of the story that comes with the rod

A nice copy printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library

spool shaft and bushing are naval bronze

Hardy Silex Major 4" Hiduminium Reel 7'9" It has become the rodFor sale here is a scarce 4" Hardy Silex Major reel in excellent ++ condition. Stamped with "PW" (maker) and "H" (Hiduminium). No cracks, chips, line grooves or repairs. Full length ribbed alloy foot has been neatly and very slightly tapered on both ends. Free spinning spool and handles. No spool wobble or end play. A very nice example!