Hardy Silex Multiplier Fly Reel 13' For sale here is a

For sale here is a Frank Catino Tarpon fly reel

Clean main wraps with tan edges of black at the keeper and ferrules and one turn of red and five turns of clear at the main wraps

The reverse half-wells grip measures 6 1/2" in length with only light soiling

Restoration done by Jim Schaaf

Hardy Silex Multiplier Fly Reel 13' For sale here is aA very nice Hardy Silex Multiplier reel, 2 3 4" diameter. This design with the half moon regulator was made in this size from 1928 until 1939, and, as stated in Drewett's book, only about 400 or so of these was ever produced. This one is in excellent condition and free of any major defects that I could find. The patina is solid, the click is very smooth and the reel is tight. There is a tiny bit of play in the ebonite reel handle but nothing