Gotta agree with you Ron!
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Gotta agree with you Ron!
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/goinsrc/SmithRiverDecember013.jpg
Agreed, although they are not a stretch money-wise compared to most reels mentioned here.
Here's a pic of an early '70s (Hardy made) CFO II. Perfect for 3/4 weight lines.
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another...........3" Hardy St. George (circa 1925/26) w/ optional auxiliary brake
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/goinsrc/StGeorgewithbrake.jpg
Edward Vom Hofe Perfectionist
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/goinsrc/EVHPerfection1.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/goinsrc/EVHPerfection2.jpg