Hardy Bougle Agate III Fly Reel 6'8" The reels and spools for

The reels and spools for the smaller size of this series rarely come to market

The Night Hawk originated on the Restigouche River around the turn of the century by prominent architect Sanford White

This rod also comes with one of Sam's business cards wrapped around the tube as well as a letter of authentication from Dana Gray -- Sam's protege who still makes rods under the Carlson name -- who has estimated the manufacture date of this rod to be 1970

The rod features darkly flamed & tempered cane with a flawless varnish

Hardy Bougle Agate III Fly Reel 6'8" The reels and spools forFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Agate Lightweight III fly reel in unused condition. Comes with original pouch. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful reels ever produced by Hardys. The Lightweight Bougle Agate reels were originally made for the Japanese market and they are somewhat hard to come by. This is the only Bougle fly reel Hardy has ever made with an agate lineguard. The neat design of the original Bougle combines with the appealing tear