Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - three screw latch 6'8" This taper is very effective

This taper is very effective for swinging flies or streamers

The backing was stripped off of the reel so is not included

A small spot of damage to the very upper spot of the spine

Wraps are of course red with green and red edges at the keeper and male ferrule

"Even Brook Trout Get the Blues"

Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - three screw latch 6'8" This taper is very effectiveFor sale here is a leaded, three screw latch, 3 3 8" Hardy St. George fly reel in excellent condition. Straight line lettering from late 1940's early 1950's reel. MKII check with both pawls engageable. Metal line guide set inside a nickel silver bezel. Unmolested ribbed brass foot. Internals and mechanics are excellent. "TA" initials for Hardy maker Thomas Appleby. Ebonite handle spins freely. The tensioner works as intended. There are some very faint