Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch Gary Siemer 5 star varnish

5 star varnish

An original Model 204 would have featured black tipping with the gold and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

instruction sheet

There are 77 pages devoted to fishing and some of the makers include rods by Hawes and Divine

foreword by Ernest Schwiebert

Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch Gary Siemer 5 star varnishFor sale here is a Hardy St. George 3 3 8 inch fly reel with three screw latch from the 1930's. Much of the original leaded finish remains. "JS" initials for reel maker Jimmy Smith. All original and in excellent condition throughout. Ribbed brass foot and duplicated MKII check. The reel has no significant end play, nice tight reel mechanically. Stunning dark brown unblemished agate line guide. Wonderful condition ebonite handle spins freely. Tension