REEL: Extremely rare Hardy “The HJS” LHW Tournament Special casting reel, the only LHW example made, 2 1/8” diameter, 13/16th” spool width with cork arbour, cross hatched thumb bar, spindle tension adjuster, on/off free spool lever, twin reverse tapered black handles on nickel bar, factory bright finish, in fine condition, fully working, c/w draw string bag, tournament casting weight and brown fibre box. Factory made by Joe Johnson, reputedly Hardy’s best reel maker of the time. COA Ian Blagburn, ex Hardy employee, built in 1962 to Ian’s spec for Tournament casting which he used in World Casting Tournaments, see attached letter.