Hardy St. George Fly reel 3" 8'6' One of twenty-five rods made

One of twenty-five rods made by Hardy's in 1997 as a limited edition run

especially in the hardcover limited edition

This reel case was made to fit reels from 3" to 3 3/4" (a Hardy St

but only adds character

The rod's second tip was made at a later date - the cane is lighter and the wraps though very close in color do not match

Hardy St. George Fly reel 3" 8'6' One of twenty-five rods madeA very nice Hardy St. George fly reel, 3" diameter and with the early three screw latch. RHW. Excellent condition throughout with some very minor cosmetic wear to the finish only. Unmolested ribbed brass foot and MKII check. No cracks, chips, or dings. The gray agate line guide is crack free. Both "M" and "TP" are stamped into the frame right next to each other but in different sizes so I suspect the "M" was a parts stamp while "TP" referred to Thomas