When I was Working at the Paul Young Co. in Detroit durning 1950s&1960s this was the reel we liked to sell with the 6’ 3” Midge This reel is a replica made by Hardy in their Alnwick England shop It is # 178 of 500 each reel has the makers initials inside the frame with the reel number this reel is new never had a line on it It is left hand wind The leather case is a piece of art