Hardy St George Reel 3"

Hardy St George Reel 3"A nice Hardy St. George reel, 3" diameter and set up for RHW. Later 2 screw model. Unblemished agate line guard. Fine used condition with some expected loss of enamel on the rims and a little bit here and there on the rest of the frame. Mechanically sound. Smooth alloy foot. Smooth drag and the tensioner works as it should. The reel comes in a black Hardy vinyl case.

The step ferrules fit snugly and retain 98% of their oxidation

"EF32" stamped on the butt cap

It is in mint

For sale here is a size 1/0 Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Salmon fly reel in good original condition

Boyle's "Fishing Giants and Other Men of Derring-Do

the serial 091802 corresponds to September 18th

All proceeds from this rod sale go directly to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM)

The spool width is 7/8" and the reel weighs 5

Pallot set the 10# tippet record for Pacific Sailfish with this reel while fishing in Costa Rica with Stu Apte

The wrap flat is lettered "M Canfield 'Secret Creek  Sp Tournament' "

Garrison rods are very scarce with his lifetime production believed to be less than 700 rods and far fewer than that known to exist today

Classic cap and ring reel seat over a mortised maple spacer