Hardy Bros. – Bouglé Lightweight III dup-review-publication One foot of the stripping

One foot of the stripping guide as come through and damaged the wraps

Comes with an Arne Mason-made leather pouch stamped "S

and exceptionally clean inside

black guides and tip tops with bright nickel silver Swiss-style size 12 and 8 ferrules

The reel seat can accommodate reels with feet no more than 2 1/4" long and very thin metal

Hardy Bros. – Bouglé Lightweight III dup-review-publication One foot of the strippingDescription Particulars For your consideration is a rather scarce Hardy Bougl Lightweight III fly reel in new condition. After the Bougl Lightweight I & II were a success in the Japanese market, Hardy made the Lightweight III in small numbers for wider distribution. Both winding plate and spool have the teardrop porting. The Bougl Lightweight III measures 3 1 16" from pillar to pillar and has a frame diameter of 2 3 4" weighing 3. 80 ounces. The reel