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Originally Posted by mtngiant
How would you compare the old reels (UK made) to the new reels (Korean made)?
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Originally Posted by Lornce
Close in quality but not quite as spectacular as say the pre 50's when they where hand made. The older ones are more akin to a fine watch in quality.
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I'd say functionally and aesthetically they are near equal,the QC is still what you'd expect from Hardy and without any further endorsement neccesary,it's a Hardy for chrissakes!!Only slight difference I'd say is from a collectable standpoint,it stands to reason that an Alnwick original is more desirable.
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?