Hardy St. John Reel 3 7/8" RHW 6 Weight for chasing big steelhead and

for chasing big steelhead and salmon

This grip has been shortened to nine corks as the hand is intended to curl under the overhang of the reel (what I call the southern PA style)

This is the classic atlantic salmon reel in a great size for two-handed rods

Two unusual features of this particular one also stand out

This reel has some backing on the spool and shows signs of very light use

Hardy St. John Reel 3 7/8" RHW 6 Weight for chasing big steelhead andA 3 7 8" Hardy St John MK 2 fly reel, currently set up for RHW (but switchable). Has an Airflo weight forward #9 floating line on it with backing. Two screw finger latch model. Hardy made these for sea trout and light salmon and steelhead fishing. This model has been fished but is in excellent condition overall. Comes in original Hardy pouch. Plenty of good fishing life left in this reel.