Sage 505L Fly Reel and Spare Spool (made by Hardy's) 8'5" Cap and ring have been

Cap and ring have been lightly polished

and one which has been very well cared for

Serial #120 in mint

Bickerdyke line guard

I would classify it as near mint if it weren't for the front plate having a mottled black finish unlike the back plate that has a smooth anodized finish

Sage 505L Fly Reel and Spare Spool (made by Hardy's) 8'5" Cap and ring have beenFor 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