Description

The 1939 Heritage Bougle is a knock out! Made in a gloss gunmetal finish and the perfect size for four to eight weight spey rods,

• Classic 1939 style Bougle
• Stunning Gun metal colour scheme
• Special run series with limited availability

A classic 1939 Bougle now available in a stunning Gunmetal colour scheme with an additional 3’3/4 size perfect for use on light Spey and Switch rods. Available for a limited time only.

The Hardy Bougle has been one of theicons of spey fishingover the years. Offering a small arbor with awider spooldesign than most reels out there, the Bougle allows for amaximum amount of backingon the reel. I run my 4″ with 300 yards of 30lb backing and that leaves enough room for a 600 gr Skagit Line when I need it.

My favorite thing aboutthe 4″ reel is the size and weight. Coming in under eight ounces, it makes a really versatile reel. I like it just as much on my 12’6″ 6wt as I do on my 12’6″ 8wt. It’s become mygo to reel for swing fishing all year round. And for those that are spooked by the lack of drag, it is true.. the small arbor and lack of drag will lead to a missed opportunity or two. Butthe drag that can be applied by engaging the screw is significant, and those fish that you do land are even more special because you have to work a bit harder for them.

For me, the Bougle is wheregood looks meet true performance. This reel is not to be overlooked by those looking for a solid reel for their steelhead needs.

From Hardy:

The first Hardy Bougl reel was catalogued in 1903, and was, as it remains to this day, a variation on the famousHardy Perfectreel.

The variation was initially requested by FrenchmanLouis Bougl, an extremely knowledgeable fisherman and tournament caster who requested that Hardy produce a reel with a good line capacity which remained light enough to balance rods between 41/2oz and 8oz.

From this initial request, the Bougl reel went from strength to strength and became one of the most famous reels in angling history.

This variant of the Bougl was launched for the reel’s 110th birthday in 2013, and we feel is one of the best yet – with its rolling pillar; reversible click check; naval brass bush and spindle; and its hand polished, deep anodised pearl silver’ finish. This Bougl reel is sure to become one of the classics.

Made by time served Hardy Bros. reel makers here in Alnwick, England, this Bougl reel comes presented in a beautiful, UK made, soft leather, sheepskin lined reel case.

• Sweet sounding, wide ranging check system
• Naval brass bush and spindle
• Deep anodised bar stock aluminium in Pearl Silver finish
• Easily changed from left- to right-hand wind
• Spools interchangeable with Bougl Mk VII, VI, V & IV
• Supplied with Hardy Bros. soft leather, sheepskin lined reel pouch