Hardy Husky Reel 6'9" For some reason

For some reason

and the seat accepts a detachable fighting butt (included)

Right hand twist tungsten guides and ferrules that are still perfect in every way

The rod appears to be have the same characteristics and weight of the "Leetle Feller" 7 foot rod which originated in the San Francisco era

For sale here is a 3 3/8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's 1912 check mechanism and flawless agate line guide

Hardy Husky Reel 6'9" For some reasonA Hardy Husky fly reel, 3 3 8" diameter and set up for RHW. Good used condition with normal cosmetic wear but nothing significant. Silent adjustable check. The Husky was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels and this was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the mid to late 1960s (the Zenith being the other). The reel weighs 9. 8 ounces with a line and backing on it and is designed to hold up to a WF9 plus 200 yards of 20# backing. No