HARDY fly reels?
How would you compare the old reels (UK made) to the new reels (Korean made)?
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Thats what i kinda figured Lornce.
I've been monitoring the older ones on ebay but havnt pulled the trigger yet. How do the older ones compare in weight? |
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There is all that new disposable stuff.
And then there is Hardy. With those geezer pawls that keep working like the battery bunny. I hate to say it, but the new Korean stuff is smoother than than the old English stuff. Why? Those Korean guys are years ahead in their CNC production requiring shorter hand finishing time. China is a different story. |
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Or maybe know someone that has one that makes you say this? Im curious cause I am in the hunt for a Hardy but have never used one. Just not sure if new or old is the best option? |
I have a hardy ultralite dd 4000 and love it. Wasnt to fond of the fact its made over seas, but it has exceeded my expectations so far. Its pretty to look at too.
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Norm, the Cabalas flyfishing wizard at the Edmonton store, convinced the Winnipeg bosses to bring in some of the classic Hardy line. Some of his machinist type customers who work with Mikes to one half in thousand speak very highy of the new reels. Even though they are made in south Korea. |
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And yes...they are kinda sexy too hahaha Do the new ones have a heavy click sound or light and hard to hear? |
its not as loud as original hardy's but its got 2 spring clickers. like most reels nowadays.
it fits nicely on my boron IIMX..... |
2 plastic spring clickers? Or is it just the cc that uses plastic?
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There's countless new,high quality/high-end reels in todays market,some will make it,most won't....but you cant go wrong buying a Hardy IMHO,either your grandson will fish it someday or you can sell it 30 years from now for more than you paid today if you take care of it? |
I have a few New Hardy's, and quite a few classic's so can see side by side and my classics win. Mind you the New Hardy''s are still in my opinion a cut above many other brands. A lot are made to satisfy our "disposable" society and that's fine also but not to my particular taste. There are a number of other brands I love such as some Loop products and a few reels hand made by small manufacturers. But few like Hardy has stood the test of time. I have reels that have fly fished through 3 generations, ready for a forth and still perform like champs, wonder how many other brands will be able to boat of that.
This is a new "Made in England" Hardy. http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...psa790f09e.jpg |
Lornce- Nothing personal but that Hardy looks tinny. It may be a great reel and I hope looks are deceiving. Which reel with the same price point looks tinny to you?
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Yabut I don't care what y'all say, I still like my Islanders
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The most expensive Hardy reel I have seen is going for $8000
Now thats gotta make a statement!!! |
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[QUOTE=Lornce;1910628]Back to the original topic by the poster, although the Classic Hardy’s are an exceptionally fine reel and sought after by collectors. The problem is the price of them is starting to soar. Don’t be afraid of picking up a new one for fishing, the Korean standards are high and they are great reels. They have also reissued many of the classics and are manufacturing them in England again.[/QUOTE]
This is great news....thanks for letting us know |
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Just picked up another Hardy. Do I feel bad!
Ya' right. Don |
New or classic?
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Taco,
Apparently the gal has been previously used. Some slack around the spindle. Still, it gives me another back-up to my lake set-ups. Will get shipped next week. Don |
Aint nutn quite like a bright Atlantic or Steelhead chromer on a hellbent sizzling run,well into the backing of a singing Hardy....music to my ears,that IS THE SOUND of flyfishing!!!
http://www.free-ringtones.cc/iphone/...m.php?id=38628 :happy0059: |
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