Hardy has a long history in fly fishing. Founded in 1872 by William Hardy as a shop in Alnwick, originally as a gunsmith, the brand has gone from strength-to-strength and is today one of the most popular fly fishing tackle providers around! Although Hardy is no longer a family run business, they stay true to the original values and the founders’ dedication for constant improvement to produce the best tackle and clothing for all anglers.
Fully redesigned blanks offer lighter weight and faster recovery than the much loved Jet series rods. Hardy Demon is manufactured in Sintrix 330 for increased strength to weight ratio and improved in hand balance. A full range of rods covering every use from small stream through technical nymph fishing, Salt, Switch and Two handed salmon use. Stunning clean cosmetics include a metallic olive blank, custom reel seat and high quality hardware.
Aimed at the obsessive river angler, and setting a new standard in ultralight fly reels, the new Hardy Ultraclick UCL series is Hardy's lightest ever fly reel, featuring a fully enclosed line guard for use with ultra-thin line designs and leader only systems this series of fly reels is the ultimate for the light line aficionado. Fitted with an adjustable all-metal click system this is the perfect reel for the lightest of applications and come in at an amazing price point
Aimed at the obsessive river angler, and setting a new standard in ultralight fly reels, the new Hardy Ultraclick UCL series is Hardy's lightest ever fly reel, featuring a fully enclosed line guard for use with ultra-thin line designs and leader only systems this series of fly reels is the ultimate for the light line aficionado. Fitted with an adjustable all-metal click system this is the perfect reel for the lightest of applications and come in at an amazing price point
The award winning Ultralite range of fly rods features SINTRIX NSX construction. This proprietary material is based on our industry changing original SINTRIX technolgy that has been combined with a second classified material allowing us to build an even lighter and stronger fly rod. This lighter weight material provides targeted modification of the blank design while further strengthening the blank strength. The net result is a lighter and more responsive rod that allows the angler to "feel" the line load during the casting stroke, giving a greater degree of control than ever before. The reel seat on the Ultralite is a masterpiece of form and function-moving more of the rod's weight behind the hand giving unsurpassed in-hand balance. The single start threading resist the reel loosening under heavy use and has a keyed body to further ensure a snug and aligned fit for your reel.
The award winning Ultralite range of fly rods features SINTRIX NSX construction. This proprietary material is based on our industry changing original SINTRIX technolgy that has been combined with a second classified material allowing us to build an even lighter and stronger fly rod. This lighter weight material provides targeted modification of the blank design while further strengthening the blank strength. The net result is a lighter and more responsive rod that allows the angler to "feel" the line load during the casting stroke, giving a greater degree of control than ever before. The reel seat on the Ultralite is a masterpiece of form and function-moving more of the rod's weight behind the hand giving unsurpassed in-hand balance. The single start threading resist the reel loosening under heavy use and has a keyed body to further ensure a snug and aligned fit for your reel.
The award winning Ultralite range of fly rods features SINTRIX NSX construction. This proprietary material is based on our industry changing original SINTRIX technolgy that has been combined with a second classified material allowing us to build an even lighter and stronger fly rod. This lighter weight material provides targeted modification of the blank design while further strengthening the blank strength. The net result is a lighter and more responsive rod that allows the angler to "feel" the line load during the casting stroke, giving a greater degree of control than ever before. The reel seat on the Ultralite is a masterpiece of form and function-moving more of the rod's weight behind the hand giving unsurpassed in-hand balance. The single start threading resist the reel loosening under heavy use and has a keyed body to further ensure a snug and aligned fit for your reel.
A new standard in ultra light fly reels. The UCL series is our lightest fly reel ever, featuring a fully enclosed line guard for use with ultra thin line designs and leader-only systems. This series of reels is the ultimate for the light line aficionado. Fitted with an adjustable all-metal click system, this is the perfect reel for the lightest of applications.
A new standard in ultra light fly reels. The UCL series is our lightest fly reel ever, featuring a fully enclosed line guard for use with ultra thin line designs and leader-only systems. This series of reels is the ultimate for the light line aficionado. Fitted with an adjustable all-metal click system, this is the perfect reel for the lightest of applications.
A light weight disc drag reel in its purest form, the all-new Ultradisc features everything you need and nothing you don’t in a disc drag fly reel. With an innovative frame design, this reel sets a new standard in lightweight performance reels while allowing the use of ultra thin fly lines and running lines as well as leader-only systems popular in modern river fishing. The scaled multi-pad drag system is also unregulated, meaning fine adjustment of the drag pressure over a large window is possible .
High quality, heat-treated stainless steel snips hand-finished with a razor sharp edge that can be resharpened, and enclosed eye pin for clearing hook eyes.
A subtly styled, classic fishing cap available in two colour ways manufactured in brushed cotton twill with 3D detailing, antique brass fittings, and dark underbill. Available in Dark Olive or Khaki
Hardy set new standards in 2008 with the introduction of the first high-end cassette reel system seen on the market. This year, see that bar raised yet again with the all new Ultradisc cassette reel. The all-new frame design allows significant weight saving and incorporates a built-in line guard design that effortlessly controls thin running lines. A full disc drag system provides ample stopping power with fine adjustment, and the large arbour polycarbonate spools result in rapid line recovery. Finally, the re-introduction of the much loved "CLS" locking system offers simple, fast, and reliable spool change time and time again.
Hardy set new standards in 2008 with the introduction of the first high-end cassette reel system seen on the market. This year, see that bar raised yet again with the all new Ultradisc cassette reel. The all-new frame design allows significant weight saving and incorporates a built-in line guard design that effortlessly controls thin running lines.
When Hardy looked through their history to find the best tackle to commemorate their 150th anniversary, it was quickly agreed that the Lightweight series in the 1970 edition was the correct choice to re-issue. A series that is a true Hardy original, and also price accessible, ensures the broadest participation in their celebration of Hardy.
When Hardy looked through their history to find the best tackle to commemorate their 150th anniversary, it was quickly agreed that the Lightweight series in the 1970 edition was the correct choice to re-issue. A series that is a true Hardy original, and also price accessible, ensures the broadest participation in their celebration of Hardy.
When Hardy looked through their history to find the best tackle to commemorate their 150th anniversary, it was quickly agreed that the Lightweight series in the 1970 edition was the correct choice to re-issue. A series that is a true Hardy original, and also price accessible, ensures the broadest participation in their celebration of Hardy.
Hardy set new standards in 2008 with the introduction of the first high-end cassette reel system seen on the market. They have raised that bar yet again with the all new Ultradisc cassette reel. The all-new frame design allows significant weight saving and incorporates a built-in line guard design that effortlessly controls thin running lines. A full disc drag system provides ample stopping power with fine adjustment, and the large arbour polycarbonate spools result in rapid line recovery. Finally, the re-introduction of the much loved "CLS" locking system offers simple, fast, and reliable spool change time and time again.
Hardy set new standards in 2008 with the introduction of the first high-end cassette reel system seen on the market. They have raised that bar yet again with the all new Ultradisc cassette reel. The all-new frame design allows significant weight saving and incorporates a built-in line guard design that effortlessly controls thin running lines. A full disc drag system provides ample stopping power with fine adjustment, and the large arbour polycarbonate spools result in rapid line recovery. Finally, the re-introduction of the much loved "CLS" locking system offers simple, fast, and reliable spool change time and time again.