Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company casts very well with very

casts very well with very little line out and holds plenty of reserve power for longer casts

Frame diameter ~ 4 1/8"

The well thought-out and clean features give the rod a very elegant minimalist look

The reel is in excellent condition though it does display some cosmetic wear

Lightly used with a modest amount of hand soiling to the western-style grip

Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company casts very well with veryFor sale here is a pre war Hardy St. John 3 7 8" fly reel with the Duplicated MKII check. The leaded finish is amazing. Original, 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. Comes with its original Hardy box.