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A fine Hardy Brunswick Cascapedia 1/0 limited edition fly reel in mint, unused condition. Made in 1991, Hardy reissued 500 of these reels worldwide and this one is serial #349. The reel weighs 9.2 oz and measures 2 7/8" diameter, 1 1/8" width. Rated for a 5wt line and 50 yards of backing. RHW. The drum is made from highly polished bar-stock 6262 aluminum with a naval brass, integrally-machined spindle. The side-plates are polished ebonite, the rims are stainless steel, the reel seat is brass nickel, and the pillars, drag selector, and check button are finished in polished nickel silver. On the box, the maker is listed as "D. Brown". It comes in a handsome leather reel case and an outer box with white handling gloves and papers that provide further information about Hardy and these limited reels. A nice option here for the Hardy aficionado, particularly in this smaller trout size.