Hardy LRH Lightweight Reel [SALE PENDING] 8'8" with the opening measuring 15"

with the opening measuring 15" by 8"

this certainly sounds as though he is referring to Leonard and Payne rods

White-Wickham etc

This reel appears completely mint without so much as a mounting mark on the foot

Hardy LRH Lightweight Reel [SALE PENDING] 8'8" with the opening measuring 15"A Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel, 3 3 16" diameter and currently set up for RHW though easily convertible. Two screw model. Made in England. Fair used condition with moderate cosmetic wear throughout, as well as some scratching on the backplate (faint initials in one area and something that has been scratched out in another). Single screw L shaped line guard. Capacity for a DT5+55 or DT6+20. The reel comes in the original cream and blue vinyl zipper