Ari 't Hart S3 Fly Reel 6'10" and original tube with brass

and original tube with brass fittings

Much of the bluing has worn off the butt cap leaving a nice patina

the butt cap is marked

Nickel silver up-locking reel seat with a beautifully figured maple spacer

The two tips are distinguished by a 1 or 2 at the ferrule along with the serial number

Ari 't Hart S3 Fly Reel 6'10" and original tube with brassFor sale here is an early nickel plated Ari 't Hart S3 Salmon Steelhead fly reel. 3. 82" spool diameter. Made in Holland. Capacity is an 11wt line and 219 yards of backing. Weight 13 1 2 oz. Excellent used condition. The remants of a line sticker appears on the spool (will come off with Goo Gone). The handle has a slight abrasion. The reel is set up for left hand retrieve. Included is an ATH reel pouch. A fantastic reel to hang on a large spey rod!