Sage 505L Fly Reel and Spare Spool (made by Hardy's) 8'5" Nickel silver up-locking screw lock

Nickel silver up-locking screw lock reel seat with mortised burl spacer

The reel is in near mint condition with a couple of marks on the rim

There is a pale red tint around the bottom swell of the grip from the red rod bag

Very lightly fished

Serial #120 in mint

Sage 505L Fly Reel and Spare Spool (made by Hardy's) 8'5" Nickel silver up-locking screw lockFor sale here is a highly desirable Sage 505L Fly Reel. This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros. of England. This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St. John or JLH and Sage had them add a palming rim! The reel and spool both are in excellent used condition. Left or right hand retrieve. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. Includes a fine leather double hamburger style case