Hardy Marquis Salmon 1

[SBecker]

I know really nothing about this reel. To be honest, someone is looking to trade me this reel for something I have for sale valued at $225. It was made in the early 90s and is the Made in England version. I am not a vintage tackle kinda guy, I mean some stuff is pretty sweet, but I am not a collector of old schnit.

Would this basically be used for a spey rod set up? Have had thoughts about purchasing a set up in a few years and I guess I could use this reel in the future if so. If I bail on that idea would I have a hard time getting my money back from this trade?

Thanks

 

[moon1284]

That's a fair price for the real, especially if it's in good shape. A lot of spey guys like that as a reel, it would probably work on a 13' or so 7wt spey. Here is a link to another for sale: http://www.speypages.com/speyclave/showthread.php?t=132481

 

[geebee]

if you want it for fishing - thats a good deal. the Korean ones are $400 new, the English ones are around $300 on ebay dot UK.

its designed for a 9 or 10 wt rod and line, and weighs accordingly.

but unless you fish a lot for salmon or steelhead DH with 9 wt lines, i'd say its a nice collectors item and the Gaspe and BC boys would love it.

if you want more specific advice, post a Q on speypages, they are a friendly crew and very knowledgeable on gear.

cheers

Mark.

 

[MBJRL]

Nice reel for its intent. You should be able to fish it lightly, feed and water it and get your money back at any time if you sell it.