Hardy St. John 3 7/8" 7' tip tube with bag

tip tube with bag

The reel remains in excellent+ condition showing very little wear though there is a small ding on the spool rim that also chipped the paint

The winding check and male ferrules also feature black and gray jasper tipping on top of the black

Bound In full maroon imitation morocco with gilt titles and maroon buckram slipcase

Each section is full length and original

Hardy St. John 3 7/8" 7' tip tube with bagFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is a Hardy St. John 3 7 8" fly reel with the Duplicated MKII check. The enameled finish shows much wear but mechanically the reel is in excellent condition. Full length and unaltered ribbed brass foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks chips dings. No problematic wobble or end play.