Hardy St George Fly Reel 3 3/8" [SALE PENDING] 5 Weight In the late 1800s this

In the late 1800s this size (4 3/8" diameter) was designated as 5/0 (became size 6/0 circa 1911)

This rod has been refinished and the choice of thread color isn't quite accurate

mint and unfished

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Hardy St George Fly Reel 3 3/8" [SALE PENDING] 5 Weight In the late 1800s thisA nice Hardy St. George reel, 3 3 8" diameter and set up for RHW. Later 2 screw model. Good used condition with some expected loss of enamel on the rims and a little bit here and there on the rest of the frame. The agate lineguard is in great shape. The reel is mechanically sound with a nice smooth click and just the tiniest bit of play to the spool. Smooth alloy foot. The reel comes in a blue vinyl Hardy case.