Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The original St George reels

The original St George reels were produced in Alnwick from 1911 until 1983

The action is medium-fast dry fly with a strong

Frame diameter ~ 4 1/8"

The rod features darkly tempered cane with jet black wraps

Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The original St George reelsFor sale here is a pre war Hardy St. John 3 7 8" fly reel with the Duplicated MKII check. The leaded finish is amazing. Original, full length, and unaltered ribbed brass "bullet" foot (super scarce). Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks chips dings. No problematic wobble or end play. Comes with its original Hardy box.