One of the favorites from Hardy’s past, the Sovereign reels were conceived in 1987, remained in production until the late 1990’s and offered highly advanced specifications together with maximum reliability. Packed with a powerful drag system and many other performance enhancing features, these new Hardy Sovereign reels are still constructed in Alnwick, England to the same exacting standards as their forebearers.Made by Hardy Bros Master Craftsmen in Alnwick, EnglandSelf lubricating, disc drag systemFast, tool free left or right hand selec tor leverClick or silent mechanism button (outgoing sound only)Engineered from bar stock aluminiumDeep anodized finishSupplied in a Hardy neoprene reel pouch