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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: SnaggedADuck on November 11, 2008, 11:01:37 PM

Title: Hardy silex reels, the differences
Post by: SnaggedADuck on November 11, 2008, 11:01:37 PM

I would like to get some info on the differences between the old hardy reels whether it be era, mechanism, or purpose.  I was most interested in the Silex, the Super Silex, the Silex Superba, the Silex Major, and the Silex Jewel.  For instance, i know that they existed usually in different eras but i am most interested in the physical differences.  Let me know if anyone can help.

SAD

Title: Re: Hardy silex reels, the differences
Post by: NFM on November 12, 2008, 01:21:50 AM

very smoooth  :)

Title: Re: Hardy silex reels, the differences
Post by: BUBBA on January 01, 2009, 10:37:12 AM

Here's a bit of info with a couple pics. Hope it helps

The Silex produced 1896 thru 1911

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/TheSilexsized.jpg)

Silex No.2   1911 - 1922

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/SilexNo2sized.jpg)

Silex Major   1923 - 1952

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/SilexMajorsized-1.jpg)

Super Silex   1928 - 1953

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/SuperSilexsized.jpg)

Silex Jewel   1954 - 1959

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/SilexJewelsized.jpg)


Superba  1960 - 1971

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/Superba2sized.jpg)

The Silex don't have production dates on hand on this one. Happy New Year!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/ARRJ/TheSilex001sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Hardy silex reels, the differences
Post by: HOOK on January 01, 2009, 10:43:05 AM

this is what i had found before i bought my Silex. looks like they are circa 1972-1996 here is the info link

http://66.51.163.9/fishing/collection/index.cfm/hierarchy/1/depth/3/finalLevel/3/category/3/level1/Centre%20Pin%20Spinning%20Reels/level2/Silex/

Title: Re: Hardy silex reels, the differences
Post by: GRS1550 on January 02, 2009, 02:47:03 PM

Thanks for the history lesson and the pics of these fun reels.
Rob