Hardy Spitfire St. John with Original Box, 3 7/8" diameter, the scarce "Spitfire" finish made just a short while during material shortages of World War II, made by Hardy's best and most collecible maker Jimmy Smith with his "JS" initials inside reel, comes with the even more scarce original box, single check mechanism, rim mounted drag adjustment knob, ribbed brass foot, RHW.