Hardy St. George 3 3/4" Fly Reel with agate line guide 8 Edwards Tournament fly rod known

Edwards Tournament fly rod known to exist

many being doubles

I very much enjoyed talking reels and atlantic salmon fishing with him before he passed

Graham Turner writing in his 2009 "Fishing Tackleâ" says ~ "The Dingley is in my opinion one of the most desirable fixed spool reelsâ"

Medium-fast action for finest leader-tips and delicate presentation of the flies with sufficient backbone however for the drill of larger fish also

Hardy St. George 3 3/4" Fly Reel with agate line guide 8 Edwards Tournament fly rod knownFor sale here is a classic Hardy St. George reel diameter is 3 3 4". Badged for Sam Wells of Eureka, CA. Three screw latch. Transitional early ivorine handle and un engageable spare spring and pawl. Most likely from 1922 1924. Great leading on the reel. Patent 24245 noted on outer frame. Pawls and gear teeth still in superb shape. No wobble or end play to speak of. Original smooth brass foot is un filed. Tension regulator works as intended. Smoky gray