[RowBagBurt]

Hey Folks,

Looking for a 4" Hardy JLH as the title suggests. I am in Canada so must be willing to ship there. As far as condition it must be in good working order, I am okay with nics and scratches; I plan on fishing it, not displaying it on a mantle.

Cheers!

 

[Leeble611]

Jlh

I saw a number of sites in England had them just last nite great reel ive fished mine since 97 or 98 put Hardy Jlh in google search bar and tnere are quite a few dealers that have them bnib for around $300 usd I am considering buying a set of 2 Golden Prince a 9/10 and an 11/12 Just a word of advice it makes a much better single hand reel than double because it is so light from bar stock alluminum good luck
Lee

 

[RowBagBurt]

Please link me to these sites... I can't find one anywhere, particularly the
grey ones. I've fishes in Bulkley with one I borrowed and they are great in a light rod.

 

[Leeble611]

jlh

http://www.flyfishingantiques.com/Products/Rods.aspx just scroll thru reels

 

[RowBagBurt]

Found one! It's a bit more than I wanted to pay but it's brand new

 

[Leeble611]

jlh

which one the 8/9?

 

[RowBagBurt]

which one the 8/9?

Yep. I know it says on the add 8/9... I am pretty sure it's a 4" once that is confrimed I am in!

 

[Tyke]

I just measured one of my JLH #8/9s & it is 3.75" outside diameter.

They were intended for single handed rods for grilse & sea trout etc & are fine with switch rods in lighter ratings but probably won't have the capacity you need for a Spey rod.

The 4" salmon reel is rated a #10/11 & has plenty of capacity but is still a lightweight reel.

They also made a golden version which was a dark bronze colour instead of grey with brass features instead of silver, but is mechanically identical to the standard model.

Regards, Tyke.

 

[RowBagBurt]

I thought all reels endraved with "salmon" where 4" and the size would be engraved on the smaller ones? Maybe I am wrong.

They are light and loud reel that's what makes them so awesome.

 

[Live 2 Fish]

JLH Salmon

The Salmon version is an excellent match for light spey rods such as the Winston B2X series.

 

[Tyke]

If they are classed as the salmon size they will be 4" diameter - this is the #10/11 size.

The #8/9 wasn't classified as a salmon reel, I'm looking at mine now & it is engraved "Made by House of Hardy England" above the central click adjustment knob & "JLH Ultralite #8/9" below it. It doesn't mention salmon on the 8/9 size.

The #8/9 classification refers to single handed lines, you would definitely not fit a mid head #8/9 Spey line + backing on it. Make sure you buy the 4 inch version - which is also wider in relation to its' diameter & holds a lot more line.

Regards, Tyke.

 

[Leeble611]

jlh

that's why I asked 8/9 is a single hander just making sure

 

[RowBagBurt]

That's the same thing I asked the seller. Worst case I have a switch rod that the 8/9 will work well on. Let's get back on track here folks and find me a reel for $250 bucks instead of the $400+ I will end up paying for this one!:hihi:

 

[Tyke]

I think I saw that one on UK eBay at £249.99.

If you do want an 8/9 there is another one being advertised with a spare spool at £149.99, which is only just over your $250.00 target.

I couldn't see any salmon models at the moment though.

Regards, Tyke.

 

[kweetech]

Let's get back on track here folks and find me a reel for $250 bucks instead of the $400+ I will end up paying for this one!:hihi:

The Salmon's have crept into that higher range for sure...glad I got mine before they did

Good luck with your search...one of my favorite reels