Hardy St. John 3 7/8" 8'6" For sale here is a

For sale here is a scarce example of an early brass and ebonite reel made by David Slater and retailed by / stamped J Bernard and Son

The line capacity is a DT3 + 20 yds

The spacer is in wonderful condition showing only slight evidence of use

Classic browntone tempered cane

I'm not sure what more you can say about this reel other than that it is one of the finest reels made today

Hardy St. John 3 7/8" 8'6" For sale here is aFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is a pre war Hardy St. John 3 7 8" fly reel with the Duplicated MKII check. The leaded finish is amazing. Full length and unaltered ribbed brass "bullet" foot (super scarce). Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks chips dings. No problematic wobble or end play. NEAR MINT CONDITION!