[domantas]

Got this in my mail few weeks ago and Im very excited to announce that this reel is like any other reel they make is superb quality and full of character. This will go on my 12'8" 7 weight Scott.











It will be replacing my beloved J.W. Youngs Jubilee 5575. I felt like it was time to find her and her sisters a safe place to rest because I won't find another. Someday it might see the light again.

 

[Back Eddy]

Very nice

Is the line cage offset or is it just the image/photo and if so what would the purpose be

 

[domantas]

Yes, it is offset. I personally think its made like that for esthetic reasons. I kinda think its cool.

 

[Tuben]

The Duchess

Beautiful looking reel. I really like the design of this new classic

 

[fyshhead]

Yes she is a beauty! I just wonder about the open ported back having a better chance of grit getting on the gear and pawls causing premature wear? Plus the drag knob getting beat up being on the bottom? Not knocking it , just curious about those issues. Killer looking reel and congrats!

 

[domantas]

A quick dump will was away any grains of sand that might get in there, I would think. Just gotta be careful. I care for my gear but one thing that excites me is that I can dump it in and that was a problem with some other reels I had.

 

[MZilliox]

that is one sexy reel. oh yeah!!!!

 

[steelhd32]

Tis a beauty! What line do have spooled up? Curious whether it will hold an integrated 63ft 8/9 Gaelforce equalizer.

Jim

 

[Bob Budesa]

That's my problem with these exquisite reels - I'd be staying up half the night polishing them!

What's her voice like? I'll bet she really sings, eh?

 

[domantas]

Tis a beauty! What line do have spooled up? Curious whether it will hold an integrated 63ft 8/9 Gaelforce equalizer.

Jim

7/8 Delta is whats on it. I say its a nice 6-8 weight or even 9 reel for a 2 hander or even a robust switch rod.

 

[Onesunca]

Awesome, very lust worthy! I'm green with envy.

 

[yard-dart2]

Hardy Duchess

That's so nice, so classic, and so Hardy. Good on ya!

 

[klickrolf]

How about a pic of the guts, same as the Marquis salmons, Bougle and new perfects?

 

[Fishing Viking]

Gorgeous new reel! Thanks for sharing, hope she'll sing you some nice tunes

 

[glcaddis]

Ditto on request for interior pictures and...

The online sites that list the reel for sale are all British, but the prices weren't as steep as I thought they might be. Looks like they will be in the same range as the Brit-made Bougles and Perfects. When are they expected here in North America?