Hardy St. George Multiplier 3 3/4" Fly Reel

Hardy St. George Multiplier 3 3/4" Fly ReelFor sale here is a scarce Hardy St. George Multiplier 3 3 4" fly reel with three screw latch from the 1927 1939. "JAJ" on inner frame for Joe Johnson, Hardy reel maker. Excellent overall condition. Flawless agate line guide. The ribbed brass foot is full length and has been tapered to a thin profile on both ends. The ebonite handle spins freely. Tension regulator works as intended. Nice strong check throughout its range. Matching stamps on each part.

Includes the original labeled Sage bag and Anderson Custom Rods aluminum tube

Tan poplin rod bag

Mortised birdseye maple seat with lots of highlights

The dispensing holes have a rubber gasket to provide a bit of resistance to prevent the spool from unraveling

Condition: Unused

45 oz including the backing included

8'6" 2-piece 2-tip built for a #7 line

and a tiny amount of brassing to the oxidation of the butt cap edge are the only signs of use

The rod features moderately tempered cane

15" spool width

they seemed to offer about as enjoyable a way to fish for salmon as one could ask for

This rod pre-dated my supplying ferrule plugs so I have supplied a set that I've recently made