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4” Hardy Ported Uniqua
Post 29 Nov 2021, 21:33 • #1 
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Looking for any info on this reel, no markings on the cage or spool, horse shoes latch.


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Post 29 Nov 2021, 22:09 • #2 
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You'll probably find the date it was introduced by catalog in this book
https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/ti ... am-turner/

Dunkeld Collection simply lists horseshoe latch Uniquas as "1920s"

Ebonite handle grasps became the norm in 1926.

The Salmon Uniqua in my 1917 catalog has no porting, "button" or oval drum latch, and ivory handle.


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Post 29 Nov 2021, 22:34 • #3 
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Yah was hopping someone on here might have that book, I’m waiting on a copy of Fly reels of the house of Hardy by Glenn Stockwell hopefully if can shine some light on a couple of my reels.
Thanks for the reply


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Post 30 Nov 2021, 08:25 • #4 
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A couple of things:

The Uniqua got the Mark II check in 1923 so it's no older and the smooth foot was prior to 1928 so it is from between those years. I believe the Uniqua got the ebonite handle around 1921 which is consistent with what Bulldog said in that they were definitely the norm between 1923 - 1928.

It's 4" so it is a Uniqua Salmon model and it should be wider than a regular Uniqua. The Uniqua Salmon reels were available in 1/4" increments in sizes: 3-1/2", 3-3/4, 4", 4-1/4" & 4-1/2". The narrow regular Uniquas came in 2-5/8", 2-7/8", 3-1/8", 3-3/8" & 3-5/8".

I've seen ported spools on Uniquas before, but not often so I assume it was an option on the larger sized Salmon models, but I have no idea if there was a specific date of introduction.

Hope this helps a little.


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Post 30 Nov 2021, 08:41 • #5 
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Just as an aside, it must have been a hoot to catch a salmon using this reel which has no drag or ability to palm the spool. This summer I caught several large rainbows on the Henry's Fork in ID using a 3 1/8" Uniqua of similar vintage on a glass rod. It was quite a bit different than catching smaller trout on that reel where a drag function really isn't necessary. With larger fish line management and applying some pressure on the fish is a whole different experience. I suppose if I caught large fish using that reel often, I'd learn but a salmon would be a challenge on a reel like that.


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Post 30 Nov 2021, 08:59 • #6 
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Bamboozle's dates are accurate.
I know any Hardy with Erinoid handle dates exactly 1924-25 - that still gives them room to make the swap from ivory to ebonite in 1921.
Again, Graham Turner's book is all based on catalogs, and if I was interested in these reels, the $35 Abebooks listing is a steal - I sold my copy for twice that years ago, and it's not like any new information has arrived since.


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Post 30 Nov 2021, 09:25 • #7 
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I just "stole" that copy off of AbeBooks.

Thanks for the heads up! ;)


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Post 30 Nov 2021, 09:29 • #8 
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I'm glad somebody got it


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