Conventional or Traditional Reels; Ross, Abel, Hardy, ??

Abel Super Series Reel Review – Madison River Fishing Company

Hardy 1912 Perfect Fly Reel, 2 7/8 inch / Right Hand

The original Bougle was last produced in 1939, and many collectors believe the reel reached both its functional and aesthetic apex, even though few reels were produced that year. Now, the new 1939 Bougle Heritage Reel pays homage to those rare originals. The new reels feature the time tested Mark II check mechanism and are finished with a dark gun metal anodization, reminiscent of the original. The 1939 Bougle Heritage Reel is available in the traditional trout sizes at 3 and 3 1/4 diameters.

Hardy 1939 Bougle Heritage 3 1/4 Fly Reel

Abel Reels Pacific Fly Fishers

One of the favorites from Hardy's past, the Sovereign reels were conceived in 1987, remained in production until the late 1990's and offered highly advanced specifications together with maximum reliability. Packed with a powerful drag system and many other perform ance enhancing features, these new Hardy Sovereign reels are still constructed in Alnwick, England to the same exacting standards as their forebearers.