Hardy Brunswick Cascapedia 1/0 Limited Edition Fly Reel 11'6" Polly was known as a

Polly was known as a pioneer of modern western fly-fishing and as an accomplished fly-tyer

All the hallmarks are there - thin cigar grip and the mortised curly maple seat with the Leonard cap and ring of the period

you may not find another like it in a very long time

The cigar-style grip is made entirely of a gorgeous piece of bird's eye maple 6" in length with a nickel silver check at the bottom

The action is a wonderful medium-fast

Hardy Brunswick Cascapedia 1/0 Limited Edition Fly Reel 11'6" Polly was known as aFor sale here is a Hardy Brunswick Cascapedia 1 0 Ltd. Edition Fly Reel. Unused condition. Made in 1991, Hardy reissued 500 of these replicas worldwide. This one is serial #488. From the papers that come with the reel, "This trout fly reel has been hand built by one of four Hardy master craftsmen, who together lay claim to 116 years of reel making experience. The maker's name is commemorated alongside the limited edition number on a stainless steel