Remps Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 So I am in the market for a new 6wt and I have been looking into the Hardy Zenith. It seems like its an amazing rod, I picked one up and loved the feel. I was just wondering if any body knows more about these rods, or has anybody used one. Thanks for any feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roast Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Its apparently awesome. I have never cast it, however it beat out everything in this 5 wt shootout this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Don't own it by brother in law has one, used it last year in BC lakes, loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Its apparently awesome. I have never cast it, however it beat out everything in this 5 wt shootout this year. Don't put too much faith in the Yellowstone Anglers ratings. Trout Underground sums up some of the things in their criteria to keep in mind. Always try before you buy. http://troutunderground.com/2011/01/26/is-...ses-the-target/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roast Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Don't put too much faith in the Yellowstone Anglers ratings. Trout Underground sums up some of the things in their criteria to keep in mind. Always try before you buy. http://troutunderground.com/2011/01/26/is-...ses-the-target/ great counter point:) Thanks for posting the article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eelpout Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 great counter point:) Thanks for posting the article! As an aside and in defense of George Anderson, he is completely open about his methods, why he has the Mid-Flex Orvis rods and why the GPX was used. I also know Tom at Trout Underground is a "low modulus guy stuck ina high modulus world" and claims "most fast taper rods feel stiff in my hands". I have seen similar comments from folks who proclaim certain rods to "really be a 6wt". I trust the review, though I am not naiive enough to make its desicion for me. I do not put much thought into who won, but into the individual comments for each rod. My two bits. FYI: I fish fairly quick graphite along with swamp donkey and quicker modern fiberglass rods. A slow Hardy glass isn't good for all situations just as a fast rod isn't always the most fun to fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remps Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 What kind of reel would you put on a 6wt Zenith. My thoughts is that its going to have to be a fairly light reel because the rod is a feather. Also from what i have read it sounds like the rod is fairly line sensitive, that being said would anybody know what kind of line might be a good option for this rod. I am looking for a sink tip and a line that would be used mainly for nymphing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eelpout Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 What kind of reel would you put on a 6wt Zenith. My thoughts is that its going to have to be a fairly light reel because the rod is a feather. Also from what i have read it sounds like the rod is fairly line sensitive, that being said would anybody know what kind of line might be a good option for this rod. I am looking for a sink tip and a line that would be used mainly for nymphing. Most machined 5/6 reels would proably do. Lamson comes to mind (the #2's). The Redington Rise is only a bit over 4.5oz, the Drift is even smaller. Islander's IR3 and IR4 would also be light enough. Seriously, most 5/6 reels would be more than fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 What kind of reel would you put on a 6wt Zenith. My thoughts is that its going to have to be a fairly light reel because the rod is a feather. Also from what i have read it sounds like the rod is fairly line sensitive, that being said would anybody know what kind of line might be a good option for this rod. I am looking for a sink tip and a line that would be used mainly for nymphing. Get the Amundson TXS G2. It's $149 at Fish Tales and extremely light. I was looking at it and the Ross Fly Rise 2 (which is 4.7 oz. for a 5wt rod) and the Amundson felt lighter to me. Its a LOT nicer than the previous model, which I have and love. Was going to upgrade, but my current TXS seems to balance out my BVK just fine, according to the good folks at Fish Tales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remps Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Does all the fly shops sell Hardy's? If not all does anyone know which ones do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Pretty sure Wholesale sells Hardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Last I checked Southbow was a Hardy dealer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlin0122 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Just casted one at wholesales, the hardy rep was there. 6wt 9'. It's great. But I don't have $655 for that stick, I am very poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hanson's sells them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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