Hardy 1939 Bougle Heritage Fly Reel - 3 1/4 inch Tools & Retractors Mid-arbor with a ported design

Mid-arbor with a ported design that pays homage to Battenkill reels of old

then 15ft of clear Intermediate Sinking line at the front (F/H/I)

but they’re very good at what they’re designed to do: delicate work at shorter distances

The upper forceps dock is designed to keep forceps from swinging

Hardy 1939 Bougle Heritage Fly Reel - 3 1/4 inch Tools & Retractors Mid-arbor with a ported designThe original Bougle was last produced in 1939, and many collectors believe the reel reached both its functional and aesthetic apex, even though few reels were produced that year. Now, the 1939 Bougle Heritage Reel Series pays homage to those rare originals. These reels feature the time tested Mark II check mechanism and are finished with a dark gun metal anodization, reminiscent of the original Features Classic 1939 style Bougle Stunning Gun metal