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)

In 1996 the rod was returned to Sam and the first owner's inscription was removed and signed by Sam and given a serial number

which is titled "Copper John"

Polished aluminum uplocking screwlock with a Spanish cedar wood spacer

Along with the usual information scripted on the rod

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.