Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - LEFT HAND 2-piece It is similar to those

It is similar to those seen on classic Orvis rods

Dorothy Cardell suffered from bursitis and this is perhaps the reason the ferrules were smaller in an effort to keep the rod weight down

but there is a small

For sale here is a Hardy Featherweight fly reel in barely used near mint condition

Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel - LEFT HAND 2-piece It is similar to thoseFor sale here is an extremely scarce left hand retrieve Hardy St. George 3 3 8" fly reel with three screw latch from the 1930's with un blemished agate line guide. Much of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains. All original and in excellent condition throughout. Ribbed brass foot and duplicated MKII check. Nice tight reel mechanically. Stunning dark brown agate line guide. Ebonite handle spins freely. Tension regulator works as intended.