Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:10:32 GMT

Monsieur Simon,

You can't teach a cat new tricks, unless they'll let you!

bobbyg

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (afgantrout) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:41:21 GMT

Mr. Goins,

When I lived in Livingston, MT...I had a friend, a young guide at Dan Bailey's who had a cat who went fishing with him on the Yellowstone, in town. I liked the kid, but I was very envious of him...because I owned a cat (Fiona Ritchie, seen in an earlier post...she was born in Livingston!)...and I could not get my cat to fish with me! I love her very much, she critiques my art, and my reel purchases...but she won't go a' fishing with me!

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:48:26 GMT

Michael,

A couple of cute purrries there!

Roberto

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (ThomHardy) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:24:10 GMT

I just got my 2/3/4 too! With a nice discount from my local fly shop. (I always feel guilty if I order something from a catalog or website, what with the local guys struggling in this economy.) I agree with others' comments about the capacity being under-rated. I only loaded 30 yds of backing to be safe under a DT-3. Plenty of room left. And if this reel fishes half as nice as it looks, it will be great indeed.

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (afgantrout) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:26:33 GMT

I just got mine! It is a superb reel...truly elegant and with a beautiful voice! I honestly don't understand why it's designated the 2/3/4...I've just loaded mine with a WF-6 (Cortland Spring Creek). I chopped off @ 20' of the running line and have a ton of backing as well. I think I could have...

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (Persaud) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:39:49 GMT

I am in Nova Scotia, close enough for me to meet you in Quebec or New Brunswick. You could not pick a better time to be there. Will PM

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (afgantrout) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:45:29 GMT

Persaud, I'm hoping to come to Quebec in September. I'm visiting my good friend Faruk Ekich on the Saguenay. You're in New Brunswick as I recall? Send me an e-mail or pm and tell me how I can make that journey and see you as well. I'm travelling in an ancient car.

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (Persaud) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:28:50 GMT

Reversible. (Same setup as the JLH) When are you 'stoppin in' ?

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (afgantrout) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:17:47 GMT

Fellows...I just put in an order for a MarkII 2/3/4 and have spent the last 20 minutes frantically searching the archives for reassurance that the Cascapedia is reversible! I even went to two recent Hardy/Greys catalogs which failed to mention this feature. Am I losing my mind??? Help!

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (CBO) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:42:09 GMT

Does anyone happen to have any pictures of the inside of the larger models?
I'm curious to see what the "one-way steel clutch" looks like that's mentioned on the Hardy site.

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:59:00 GMT

I just spooled mine with a new SA WF-5-F and 30 yds. of 20 lb. Micron. Plenty of room left.
In fact, the right DT-5-F might just fit with 10 yards or so less backing.

It is a heavy reel, however. (I question why the designers didn't drill the spool?)
It nicely balances my 8'0" Dickerson 8013 taper by Chris McDowell.

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (FWdB) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:32:55 GMT

Congrats with a very nice reel. Mine gets used quite frequently, loaded with a WF4 floater and it's just a joy to fish.
I find myself grabbing this one when the circumstances are a bit rough. Enjoy!

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:18:04 GMT

Well, I'm admittedly late to the party...again...but my Cascapedia Mk.II 2/3/4 just arrived today. (It's been on back order for almost three months due, no doubt, to all the like orders from Forum members.)

It's a gorgeous, well-made reel and gives me the same feeling I got when my then $200 Robichaud arrived a number of years ago. Sacrilege?

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (pcg) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:41:22 GMT

Go Heels! Go Bobby!

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:07:43 GMT

fango. And I for one, don't give a crap where, or how, they are made!

bobbyg

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (fango) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:46:45 GMT

Very NICE..!!

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:57:16 GMT

If you plan to use a DT5, go with the 5/6/7.
My photos at the top of this page is the 2/3/4 on a SB 323 with an Airflo Ridge line Japan special taper WF5, which is a bit bulkier fly line than most WF5s.
It's a perfect fit for the line and a perfect balance for the 4-1/2 oz. rod.

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (jlk) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:38:16 GMT

I'm thinking of getting a Cascapedia from Harris to use with a Goodwin Granger 8'6" 5wt rod. It's a fairly heavy rod with a 5 1/2" cokebottle grip--short but thick. Which would be a better fit--the 2/3/4 (2 7/8", 6.5 oz) or the 5/6/7 (3 3/8", 8 oz)? Any advice appreciated.

John

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (LarryN) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:53:50 GMT

Check out the Perfects at J. Graham & Son (http://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/ ). This place selles them about $100 less than Harris!!And they sell them in brass as well.

Re: Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (nccavalier) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:26:48 GMT

In addition to the Cascapedia, the new Perfects on Harris web site is $250 cheaper than anybody selling here stateside. I wish I knew this before buying the smaller sizes.....I might just have to pony up and get the 3 1/8" perfect.

Hardy Cascapedia MK II

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:45:34 GMT

Received a new Hook and Hackle catalog yesterday.

Appears you can buy the Model 2/3/4 for $399.00 with a 10% discount thru the 29th.

A good deal?

Is this reel manufactured in Alnwick?

Thanks.

Bob