Sage 508 Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 8'1" What Sage says:

What Sage says:

but the rod is clearly a Special Deluxe

The Winston catalog describes the "Leetle Feller" as follows:

The cork remains very smooth

beige colored wraps with maroon tipping at the winding check

Sage 508 Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 8'1" What Sage says:For sale here is a highly desirable Sage 508 Fly Reel. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros. of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St. George 3 3 4" and Sage had them add a palming rim! The reel is in near mint condition with some old grease inside that could use replacing. Left or right hand retrieve. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. Comes with its fine