Hardy St. George Fly Reel 3" two-screw latch

Hardy St. George Fly Reel 3" two-screw latchFor sale here is a Hardy St George reel 3" diameter. Two screw latch. Left hand wind but can also be switched to right. Original agate is unblemished and is a lovely smoky, darker color. Original smooth alloy foot with someone's initials faintly scratched into it. The check is very strong tensioner works perfectly. Surface wear as shown. Other condition details can be seen in the photos.

The full wells grip is 6 3/4" in length with only the slightest evidence of being handled

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer with the butt cap featuring the expected PHY Detroit stamp

Full-length ribbed alloy foot

Brown main wraps with yellow edges

A rare example of a classic American maker

designs which couple crisp actions with fine tips to produce maximum casting accuracy

Dry tip has 4/64 tip-top

The case and contents are in near mint condition and appear to have been used very little if ever

#10 Air Cell Supreme floating line

keep track of and then reset your drag for the various tippet tensions required while striking

when properly designed

Though the box shows light wear on the exterior it is in excellent condition