Sage 509 Fly Reel (made by Hardy) 8'9" highly polished ebonite side plates

highly polished ebonite side plates

which was slightly unusual for this model as they were often identical but not mirrored

Includes a modern silk line and furled leader in like new condition

The truncated swiss ferrules are oxidized

This is an excellent collectible rod

Sage 509 Fly Reel (made by Hardy) 8'9" highly polished ebonite side platesFor sale here is a highly desirable Sage 509 Fly Reel. Serial no. 1744. 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 is in near mint unfished condition. Left or right hand retrieve. Reversible single screw nickel silver line guide. Strong smooth drag with a loud outgoing click. Includes the original suede Sage case. An excellent