Hardy St. John MK2 Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Golden silks on the guides

Golden silks on the guides and classic Hardy green at the ferrules

There is a small crack in the collar above the cap

For sale here is an Orvis "Penn's Creek" bamboo rod in like new condition

Some say this model was designed for fishing the AuSable River "hex" hatch from a boat

Hardy St. John MK2 Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Golden silks on the guidesA nice Hardy St. John Mark II salmon reel, 3 7 8 diameter and set up for LHW (but reversible). 2 screw latch. Enamel finish and smooth aluminum foot. Near mint condition with some mounting marks on the foot and a few minute specks on the frame. Comes in the original black vinyl case.