Hardy St. George 3" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch 2-piece Ring hook-keeper

Ring hook-keeper

he did get it to the point where it fits securely on reel seats

but the check mechanism allows for right hand use as well

Late 19th century reel (presumably made in 1895)

No repairs to the rod are evident and none are needed

Hardy St. George 3" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch 2-piece Ring hook-keeperFor sale here is a great example of the Hardy St. George 3 inch fly reel with three screw latch from the late 1920s early 1930s. All original and in excellent condition throughout. Ribbed brass foot and duplicated MKII check. The reel is very tight mechanically, no issues to disclose. No cracks. Dark brown agate line guide has two hairline cracks that you can hardly feel. One end of the original and full length reel foot has a tiny chip. Wonderful