Ari t Hart Rainbow Reel

Ari t Hart Rainbow ReelA nice Ari t' Hart Rainbow fly reel in the very scarce Opal finish, 3 1 2" diameter and set up for LHW. Excellent lightly used condition with a few mounting marks on the foot, a tiny amount of pitting at the base of the interior of the spool, a mild (and very typical) bit of rust at the base edge of the counterweight, and a portion of the spacer at the base of the handle is missing though does not affect the handle's function. Serial #209 which is

domed ebonite handle

Nice ivorine handle

lightly soiled

All-black model with a black-anodized frame and spool

Includes original cloth bag with stiffener and unlabeled highly polished aluminum tube in amazing condition itself

The spool is in mint condition

The reel was stored in one place for a very long time and thus the hard rubber is darker on the headplate where the handle rested for so long (see last photo)

This rod is ready to fish

The versatile action is fast yet retains a good amount of feel allowing for accuracy and lively fights

including a custom steel toggle

First Edition Stated

3" diameter and built for a 5/6/7 line