Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch

Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - Three Screw LatchFor sale here is a Hardy St. George 3 3 8 inch fly reel with three screw latch from the 1930's. Much of the original leaded finish remains. "JS" initials for reel maker Jimmy Smith. All original and in excellent condition throughout. Ribbed brass foot and duplicated MKII check. The reel has no significant end play, nice tight reel mechanically. Stunning dark brown unblemished agate line guide. Wonderful condition ebonite handle spins freely. Tension

This edition also has a hand colored frontis signed and remarqued in pencil by the artist

Made in Holland

This sale also includes copies of three letters from Gary to the original buyer

The ferrules are size 9/64 and 12/64 with an excellent fit

A semi parabolic rod with a medium-slow full-flexing action

Mario's rods continue to delight and amaze me and this rod is a remarkable example of why he's considered one of the best rod makers in the world

The ding on the rim is purely cosmetic

1896 check

Orange silk wraps are tipped black

The two-handed grip shows only light soiling with light use of filler

Clear silks tipped black

Don also built a third shorter 2" fighting butt for the rod