Hardy St. George Jr. Fly Reel 7'3" made prior to the next

made prior to the next version in approximately 1880 that incorporated protective german silver bands to protect the hard rubber

The cane is a medium dark straw color

This rod has been re-finished and the original inscription preserved: "The Phantom

6 1/2" in length

Bright down-locking aluminum reel seat over a burl walnut spacer with a nickel silver butt cap

Hardy St. George Jr. Fly Reel 7'3" made prior to the nextFor sale here is a three screw latch St. George Jr. fly reel. Fine mechanical condition. Missing its agate line guide bezel. Replacement smooth alloy foot made by Bill Archuleta. The original mangled ribbed alloy foot will be included with the sale. The price is right go fish it!