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Hardy 'Marquis' Salmon No. 2 Fly Reel – Vintage Heavy-Duty Salmon Reel – Near Mint with Original Pouch

Description:
A legendary powerhouse for classic salmon anglers and collectors: the Hardy 'Marquis' Salmon No. 2 Fly Reel. Masterfully handcrafted by Hardy Bros Ltd in Alnwick, England.
​The Marquis Salmon series is famous worldwide for its rock-solid reliability, its high-capacity spool designed for heavy lines and backing, and that unmistakable, thunderous Hardy clicker sound that starts singing when a big fish runs. This specific No. 2 model is the ultimate choice for matching with classic double-handed (spey) rods.

Condition:
​The Reel (Cosmetic & Mechanical): In exceptional, collector-grade Near Mint condition. Vintage Marquis salmon reels often show heavy rim wear from being placed on gravel banks, but this particular example is stunningly clean with almost no finish loss, as shown in the detailed photographs. Mechanically 100% perfect: the heavy-duty click-check mechanism is loud and crisp, the drag regulator knob turns smoothly, and the spool runs perfectly true. Features a classic smooth brass reel foot. It comes spooled with backing.
​The Pouch: Includes its original classic blue and beige padded Hardy zippered pouch. The zipper functions perfectly. Note for transparency: The pouch is in very neat condition and comes from the same high-end private collection as the other listed items.

Specifications:
​Brand: Hardy Bros Ltd (Alnwick, England)
​Model: Marquis Salmon No. 2
​Country of Manufacture: Made in England
​An incredibly well-preserved example of a classic British salmon reel that is ready to be fished hard or proudly displayed. Will be packaged with extreme care and shipped globally with full tracking and insurance.