Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
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Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
There are still bargains to be had on a certain site ... and I had to grab this one !!!
Half an hour removing about 200yards of what looked like 8lb mono ... and enough of a wash to remove a few layers of 'vintage dirt,' but not enough to remove the 'patina' ... moving the line guide for left hand wind ... a light greasing of the ratchet mechanism, and a very light oiling of the spindle ... and I have a reel which spins perfectly with not a sign of a wobble.
The maker's initials on the back plate are 'J.R.J' ... making it the work of Jack Johnson, who worked for the company from 1938 to 1966.
I couldn't be happier.
Half an hour removing about 200yards of what looked like 8lb mono ... and enough of a wash to remove a few layers of 'vintage dirt,' but not enough to remove the 'patina' ... moving the line guide for left hand wind ... a light greasing of the ratchet mechanism, and a very light oiling of the spindle ... and I have a reel which spins perfectly with not a sign of a wobble.
The maker's initials on the back plate are 'J.R.J' ... making it the work of Jack Johnson, who worked for the company from 1938 to 1966.
I couldn't be happier.
Last edited by AshbyCut on Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
That is a good buy. Nice reels, I'm sure you will enjoy it, I love mine
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
That's a bargain for a very nice reel.
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
Well done AC - a fine reel indeed - I am sure you will have a Hardy Perfection Roach Mk 2 rod to go with it.
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
A bargain ? you stole it
Well done Mal another fine acquisition for you up and coming Hardy museum..
Wal.
Well done Mal another fine acquisition for you up and coming Hardy museum..
Wal.
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
That is a nice early example Mal, it is unusual to find the makers initials stamped on a conquest!
It also has the Pat. No stamped on the backplate, which again is unusual.
Nice find at a nice price
It also has the Pat. No stamped on the backplate, which again is unusual.
Nice find at a nice price
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
That is a great bargain, well done!
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
Very nice indeed
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
Well found Mal a good example and a nice addition to the Hardy collection
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Re: Hardy 'Conquest' 4 inch
I can't see the JRJ anywhere