f/s: Exceptional Hardy "The Longstone Reel" c/w original Case

[R.Law]

Vintage single action Hardy Brothers " The Longstone Reel " c/w factory soft Case. Cica 1980, minimal wear. No issues

NOW SOLD

Any questions please ask.

D/M me if interested

 

[RiverBoy]

WOW….this is beautiful. dumb question but what were these originally intended for? i know guys that troll with them but ive never seen one so pristine

 

[Pineapple Express]

Very cool. Looks so fresh!

Nice job posting high-quality photos. GLWS

 

[PEETZcanada]

WOW….this is beautiful. dumb question but what were these originally intended for? i know guys that troll with them but ive never seen one so pristine

Loaded with 12ibs main, bucktails, livies, cutplug. Long before downriggers. Great reels.

 

[RiverBoy]

Loaded with 12ibs main, bucktails, livies, cutplug. Long before downriggers. Great reels.

so they were designed for salt? everyone i’ve seen including the one i own is in rough shape. this one is a gem

 

[onefish]

Mooching reel for the salt, often times paired with a hardy ten ten.
Looks brand new.

 

[R.Law]

Good Morning Everyone. Thank you for all the kind comments regading this Reel. I have used these Reels for both Trolling and Mooching.

 

[Blueback]

Mooching reel for the salt, often times paired with a hardy ten ten.
Looks brand new.

I've inherited this rig from my late father-in-law.

 

[Sharphooks]

WOW….this is beautiful. dumb question but what were these originally intended for? i know guys that troll with them but ive never seen one so pristine

The Longstone and its big brother, the Eddystone, were named after lighthouses in the UK. They were both designed for bottom fish but the Longstone found a second life for PNW salmon as its a classic single action knucklebuster
Unfortunately they fall prey to salt water oxidation ...I've had several that had the handles fall off from salt build up on the inside of the spool
The drag tightening knobs are small and hard to tighten and loosen when you get a takedown or to stop line creep when using it in a DR
I solved that by dipping the knob in epoxy and mixing in sawdust for better grip
I caught this on one of my Longstones...I retired it from active duty after that fish...plus it was hard to reel with just one handle as the spool wobbled...


They also make wonderful fly reels and have a loud clicker which is a bonus on a hot steelhead....