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.
