How A Hardy Reel Is Made

[SilverDoctor]

[monger]

They didn't show how they put in that obnoxious sound though

[jgib01]

The finisher's name is Geordie... how cliché. I bet he commutes from Tyneside. Many years ago I did some touring around that area, but that was long before I was interested in fly fishing. Perhaps if I go back, a factory tour might be in order. Thanks for sharing Lornce.

[Ricinus]

They didn't show how they put in that obnoxious sound though

It's like that so:

1) everybody knows you have a Hardy and obviously impeccable taste

 

2) you have a fish on..

 

Mike

[Dangus]

I think they get it in there via the caramilk bar method. Just as smooth and tasty.

[ÜberFly]

So are only the high end Hardy reels made in Alnwick?

[Ricinus]

So are only the high end Hardy reels made in Alnwick?

Yes, but I believe they brought some of the production back from Korea eg: Bougles. To be honest, functionally I can't tell the difference- a CNC machine is the same whether in the UK or Korea..

 

Mike

[BurningChrome]

Yes, but I believe they brought some of the production back from Korea eg: Bougles. To be honest, functionally I can't tell the difference- a CNC machine is the same whether in the UK or Korea..

 

Mike

I have a Korean-made Bougle and two UK-made ones. Can't tell the difference unless you look for the "Made in Alnwick" stamped on them.

[SilverDoctor]

Although I do fish some more recent Hardy's, I actually love the older Hardy's that where hand made in Alnwick. Some like the Perfect and St. George where made like a fine swiss watch.

 

 

[Ricinus]

St. Georges are my idea of what a fly reel should look like..

 

Mike

[Dangus]

http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/lost_world_of_mr_hardy

 

A little story/history of hardy reels

[DonAndersen]

They didn't show how they put in that obnoxious sound though

 

Doggone it Monger,

 

There are only three sounds that should never change:

 

1) belching on a Harley

2) the growl of a MGB

3) the sweet sound of a Hardy.

 

Don't be a peasant,

 

 

Don

[monger]

My fishing buddy uses a multiplier on his XP. I hear it often enough. Especially when sharing a 12ft Lund.

All my reels are pretty much silent. I'll take the quiet peasant route every time.

Just teasing all you folks with the need for volume. Good thing there is lots of choice in the toys we can buy.

[SilverDoctor]

[monger]

See...the sound is for the dogs

If he just palmed the reel and fought the fish one could enjoy the nice guitar music

 

Apparently I am hopeless (sorry Lornce)

[Dangus]

Haha ya it was kinda painful to watch. Guy letting that fish take every last click. Just glad it wasn't a steelhead he was gassing

[eagleflyfisher]

Love my Hardy Angels, have collected the whole series over the last dozen years. Hard tracking down the UK built ones.

Have a pretty quiet drag,visual difference between UK & Korean ones is the chain mail wrapped handles on originals. Finish isn't as nice on the new ones.

Ringtone on my iPhone is a Perfect screeching out its drag. It is loud !

[Ricinus]

Love my Hardy Angels, have collected the whole series over the last dozen years. Hard tracking down the UK built ones. Have a pretty quiet drag,visual difference between UK & Korean ones is the chain mail wrapped handles on originals. Finish isn't as nice on the new ones. Ringtone on my iPhone is a Perfect screeching out its drag. It is loud !

 

Haha, I have the same ringtone..

 

Mike

[DonAndersen]

Monger,

Silent reel have their place. When alone on Stauufer, I can stay 100 yards ahead of a guy fishing a Hardy.

Trouble with Hardy's, they last too long. First one bought in 1971. Still using it.

 

Don

[BrianR]

Loon's sure no how to recognise the sound...

[Taco]

Only better than the Hardy rattle is an Islander scream