Sage 509 Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 5'6" The varnish is exquisite

The varnish is exquisite

steam and ammonia temper wound black and white jasper with gold edges

The rod shaft is lettered with "7' #3 86/200"

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

This rod came to me from a mutual friend of both Tom Maxwell and mine who originally bought it from Maxwell in the early 1990's

Sage 509 Fly Reel (made by Hardy's) 5'6" The varnish is exquisiteFor sale here is a highly desirable Sage 509 Fly Reel. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros. of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St. John or JLH and Sage had them add a palming rim! The reel is in excellent used condition. Left or right hand retrieve. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. An excellent reel for salmon or steelhead! Line Size: 7 10 weight