just wondering
Have i used them? yes, do i like them well that depends. As far as im aware only two of the very top end fly rods are actually made in the UK still, the rest are made in China or Taiwan where the quality surely can’t be the same, after all you have to have pride in your work when making a fishing rod. Its likely its going to stay with the angler the whole of their life and needs to last.
I think that the older gear Hardy made is actually BETTER than the new stuff, it was all made in Alnwick England, unlike only two of the whole range that still are today.
Don’t get me wrong the gear is good, but the craftsmanship is lacking and that’s what stops me buying their newer stuff, also the warranty is expensive to send back broken sections and the waiting time to get the new section can be up to 3 weeks, i prefer Orvis, Sage,Loomis and even some of the newer Norwegian and Swedish brands such as GuideLine and Loop.
By nudangler on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply
Yes.
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By Judge on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply
no dont think so
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flyfisherman for 7 years
By Richard on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply
Hardy has been one of if not the leading maker of quality fly fishing gear in the uK for many years they have recently released a coarse fishing range after a very long break from that side of the sport. hardy rods and reels are top end and a name you can trust. quality tackle.
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http://ukcoarsefishingreviews.blogspot.com
By AIRFLOW on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply
Have i used them? yes, do i like them well that depends. As far as im aware only two of the very top end fly rods are actually made in the UK still, the rest are made in China or Taiwan where the quality surely can’t be the same, after all you have to have pride in your work when making a fishing rod. Its likely its going to stay with the angler the whole of their life and needs to last.
I think that the older gear Hardy made is actually BETTER than the new stuff, it was all made in Alnwick England, unlike only two of the whole range that still are today.
Don’t get me wrong the gear is good, but the craftsmanship is lacking and that’s what stops me buying their newer stuff, also the warranty is expensive to send back broken sections and the waiting time to get the new section can be up to 3 weeks, i prefer Orvis, Sage,Loomis and even some of the newer Norwegian and Swedish brands such as GuideLine and Loop.
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By Bill T on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply
i have, a good friend of mine bought an Orvis Impregnated bamboo fly rod recently and put a Hardy reel on it, its a bear to use all day if your used to modern aluminum and graphite (the reel is solid nickel silver or something!)
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