Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel 6'8" The signed booklet is included

The signed booklet is included

Knurled cap with the "target" pops out to accept a fighting butt with a large red rubber button

Ferrule fits are good and this rod is as straight as the day it left the shop

built for a 5/6/7 line

Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel 6'8" The signed booklet is includedFor sale here is a pre WWII Hardy St. John 3 7 8" fly reel with scarce large arbor and Duplicated MKII check. The ribbed brass foot has been very slightly filed. The ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks chips dings. No problematic wobble or end play. The foot bridge appears to have been repaired at some point but remains structurally fine. Original Hardy box included.