Sage 509 Fly Reel (made by Hardy) 8'9" This is an excellent collectible

This is an excellent collectible rod

The rod features moderately tempered cane along with oxidized and black fittings making for a more inconspicuous rod

"GA70-82" lettered on the wrap flat

Medium fast action with fine delicate tips (this feels like a great trico rod)

which was slightly unusual for this model as they were often identical but not mirrored

Sage 509 Fly Reel (made by Hardy) 8'9" This is an excellent collectibleFor sale here is a highly desirable Sage 509 Fly Reel. Serial no. 1744. 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 is in near mint unfished condition. Left or right hand retrieve. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. Includes the original suede Sage case. An excellent