JDavis:

I agree with you 100% on the Hardy Longstone. It's an awesome old reel with class and history. It was the favorite of my old editor friend and past publisher of British Columbia Sport Fishing - Rikk Taylor.

You may have given me the incentive to go look for one.

I have the Islander MR2, and yes, it’s a fine reel, but it lacks the elegance and style of the old Longstone.
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