Hardy St. John Fly Reel - LHW

Hardy St. John Fly Reel - LHWFor sale here is a scarce left hand wind Hardy St. John fly reel with two screw latch. 3 7 8" inch diameter. Most of the original finish remains. All original and in excellent+ condition throughout. Unmolested ribbed brass foot and duplicated MKII check. The reel has no wobble or end play. The ebonite handle spins freely. Tension regulator works as intended. Nice strong check throughout its range.

claro walnut insert

Down-locking nickel silver pocketed cap and "butterfly" ring over a cedar wood spacer

3" diameter with 1" wide spool

Very smooth and powerful adjustable drag with audible click both ways

The cork is soiled but void of any ridging

The reverse half wells grip measures 5 7/8" with only mild soiling

For sale here is a very special Lyle Dickerson Model 801510 D bamboo rod - 8' 3/2 for a 5 weight line

A nice example of Gary's work

Spine sunned

I would rate it best with a 5 weight line

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart Deluxe Fly Tying Vise

Up-locking nickel silver reel seat machined by Gary over a beautifully figured mortised burl wood spacer