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I often wondered what the "W" meant on the Hardy reel fitting. Why did Hardy patent it, maybe they bought the rights from Emil Weeger ?
And did the Gazzette buy the rights to patent the float from Herr Weeger. He must have had some payment for his inventions.

Thanks for the info Rod, very interesting as always.

He used the pseudonym 'Amateur Angler' for the series of fly fishing books he wrote.
I have the collection, a nice read, a little flowery.

Rod Fisher wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:58 pm

Paul F wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:29 pm He used the pseudonym 'Amateur Angler' for the series of fly fishing books he wrote.
I have the collection, a nice read, a little flowery.

Was "Amateur Angler" not Edward Marston, R.B.'s father?
Just to confuse things, Robert Bright had sons called Edward and Robert as well. And his great-grandson is forum member Grinner - also called Robert.

Yes Rod, you are correct