Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reel 9'3" is Takuji Izawa's creation and

is Takuji Izawa's creation and he asked Mass (Kineya reelmaker) to supply him with a few private label reels for his company

One original tip is short by 2 3/4" from a break at the top

Lightly blued dual sliding ring reel seat over a handsome mortised walnut spacer

50" (38mm)

Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reel 9'3" is Takuji Izawa's creation andFor sale here is a Hardy Birmingham trout fly reel. A brass plate wind reel with a 2 1 2" diameter, oval Hardy logo as well as the Rod in Hand trademark. With constant check and bone handle grasp, in very good condition with only slight signs of use age. There is a rub in the winding operation of the reel as well.