{"product_id":"vintage-roddy-34-fly-fishing-reel-japan-hardy-st-aidan-style-7-9wt-trout-spey","title":"Vintage Roddy 34 Fly Fishing Reel Japan Hardy St Aidan Style 7-9wt Trout Spey","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Roddy 34 Fly Fishing Reel – Japanese Made – Hardy St Aidan Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoddy 34 fly fishing reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made in Japan by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympic\/Seiko Reel Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, believed to date from the 1970s or 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roddy 34 closely follows the design of the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy St Aidan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an interesting and practical vintage reel for anglers who appreciate traditional fly tackle without necessarily wanting to pay collector prices for the Hardy equivalent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in an attractive gunmetal colour, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversatile size reel is suited to heavier trout, sea trout, salmon and light Spey applications. It has previously been used successfully with 7wt and 8wt single-handed fly rods and a 7wt switch rod. It should make a useful match for many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–9wt fly fishing applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including Trout Spey and 6–7wt switch rod set-ups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake\/Model: Roddy 34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Japanese fly reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured by Olympic\/Seiko Reel Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy St Aidan-style design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGunmetal finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReel diameter: approx. 3 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpool diameter: approx. 3 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpool width: approx. 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: approx. 6oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for a wide range of 7–9wt applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Japanese fishing tackle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that remains perfectly usable rather than simply being a display or collector's reel. Please study the photographs carefully as these form part of the description and show the cosmetic condition of the reel supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE local collection is available on all orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You’ll receive email confirmation as soon as your order is available for collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur delivery charge covers packaging, packing, handling, tracked postage and platform fees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders are usually, but not always, dispatched via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Mail Tracked 48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe aim for next-day turnaround, but please allow up to three working days for processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: our office is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenland Tackle Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54967893426519,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/5910\/3831\/files\/6f9c354b-a2ac-434c-8420-bb30502052aa_1.jpg?v=1788978087","url":"https:\/\/fenlandtackleexchange.co.uk\/products\/vintage-roddy-34-fly-fishing-reel-japan-hardy-st-aidan-style-7-9wt-trout-spey","provider":"Fenland Tackle Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}