Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch 7'1" Screws are in excellent condition

Screws are in excellent condition

Western-style grip 6 1/2" in length

For sale here is an exceptional set of flies tied by Jack Gartside as well as many pages of correspondence

The reel is in near mint condition with super small cosmetic marks on the rims and reel foot

This is a 4 1/2" diameter reel in its original Hardy block leather case

Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch 7'1" Screws are in excellent conditionFor 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