Hardy Bros. – 1903 Replica Bouglé 3" dup-review-publication Masterfully refinished by Steve Blake

Masterfully refinished by Steve Blake and has spent minor time on the water since the work was done

side cover lock and disc-drag adjustment knob (13 individual settings) as well as a removable side-cover to change the spool and turn on/off the out going clicker or adjust the range of the adjustable drag

These small Gillums are powerful and accurate and Rick makes them true to what has become a popular Gillum taper

I put a 6wt

These bench-made reels are made with German silver protective side bands with Delrin side plates

Hardy Bros. – 1903 Replica Bouglé 3" dup-review-publication Masterfully refinished by Steve BlakeDescription Particulars For your consideration is a Hardy 1903 replica Bougl in a 3" model (2 1 2" rim to rim not including pillars) made circa 1998. The modern 3" Bougl reels have wider rims (2 3 4") with lower pillars. These 1903 replicas have a beautiful matte finish. The back of the certificate states Reel No. USA 317 made by J. W. Shiel on 2nd of July 1998. 1,000 of these were produced. Consists of an ivorine handle, strapped rim tension screw,