Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reel 9'3" The ferrules are size 16/64

The ferrules are size 16/64 and 10/64 and their fit is excellent

One original tip is short by 2 3/4" from a break at the top

Perfect agate

perfect operating condition

is Takuji Izawa's creation and he asked Mass (Kineya reelmaker) to supply him with a few private label reels for his company

Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reel 9'3" The ferrules are size 16/64For sale here is a Hardy Birmingham trout fly reel. A brass plate wind reel with a 2 1 2" diameter, oval Hardy logo as well as the Rod in Hand trademark. With constant check and bone handle grasp, in very good condition with only slight signs of use age. There is a rub in the winding operation of the reel as well.