Hardy St George Spitfire 150th Anniversary Reel

Hardy St George Spitfire 150th Anniversary ReelA recently released Hardy St George 150th Anniversary reel in a handsome spitfire finish. Hardy released this limited set of 150 reels as part of the company's 150th's anniversary celebration. 3" diameter and set up for RHW with a handsome red agate lineguard. 1928 foot with the famous 1912 check design. This reel is #032 of the 150 reels released. The reel comes in a handsome leather clamshell case and a nicely designed box with paperwork. Made in

Slight end play as is the case with most latched Dingley reels

including the order form

This model was introduced in the 1968 catalog

with cap and ring reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer

4 1/2" diameter and 13 7/8 oz

authored by the late Graydon Hilyard

Left hand retrieve (reversible to right)

no slipcase

For sale here is a Goodwin Granger Favorite Model 8642 - 8'6 3/2 for a 5 weight line

Please note that the wax-sealed and embossed letter signed by Jim Hardy with a detailed history of this set is missing

Nice patina on the frame which is in great shape overall with normal expected use but free of defects

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