Hardy St. George 3" Fly Reel - Limited Edition Reproduction

Hardy St. George 3" Fly Reel - Limited Edition ReproductionFor sale here is a Hardy St. George 3" Fly Reel Limited Edition Reproduction (500 total copies made). LHW. Near mint condition with Hardy leather case, box and papers.

The foot is a bit kinked on one end but can be put back straight by a competent reel mechanic

"Custom Made for Arnold Gingrich 3-1-74"

I urge everyone to read John Feldenzer's excellent article

The grip and seat are spotless with the faintest spot of brassing to the guides being the only sign of use

Don't miss out on this wonderful example of an Orvis Madison

this travel case is equipped with a miniature screw-lock jaw vice

Handsome burl wood winding check that matches the reel seat spacer

Mechanically excellent as one would expect from a Bogdan reel

The restoration was performed by Steve Blake

“Thomas & Thomas” stamped on the slide

and in a multitude of colors such as Amber

Good condition original card box with three leader packages