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

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

spool shaft and bushing are naval bronze

Excellent++ condition with some minor handling marks

6 1/2" in length with only the lightest soiling

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!