Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel AL Walker Comes with a Thomas tube

Comes with a Thomas tube and the bag could be a Thomas as well

The innovative design of the Mask reel features a manual braking lever that applies pressure against the spool when engaged

For sale here is a stunning Kineya Model 705 fly reel in like new condition

Comes with the original black zippered reel pouch

Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel AL Walker Comes with a Thomas tubeThe Alma Reel, made by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. This 4 diameter sea reel with ebonite end plates was developed as a 2 geared, one to one and 2. 5 to one, free spooling reel from the design of Mr Alma Baker see scan from Hardy catalogue for more details. Hardy records show that only 17 in total were made, in 1926 and 27 [a single one was made in 1934 but this would not have had the ebonite end plates] Duralumin frame with phosphor bronze and brass