Hardy Marquis 5

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (cyangler) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:13:45 GMT

Have owned a number of Hardy's and Hardy made reels over the years. Love that series. Have had SA System and Marquis in various sizes. They all were perfectly matched for the job they were intended. The 5 is SWEET!

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (Marty) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:02:51 GMT

One additional point if you find the right deal on a 6 instead of a 5 jump on in the size/wt difference is not that great just add a bit more backing......sometimes a little flexibility can help you snag a reel bargain. Have to agree again with others that these are IMHO one of the best buys in hardy reels.

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:38:36 GMT

My former fishing partner (only because he moved away so, alas, we don't get to fish together much anymore) and I for years had an ongoing "debate". His favorite nymph was the Hare's Ear; mine the Pheasant Tail.

I liked the Hardy Lightweight Series; he opted for several SA/Marquis reels. And our individual stubbornness fueled the friendly, yet never ending verbal barbs.
After we "separated", I bought an SA Marquis 5, but it was the newer disc drag...

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (silverspey) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:19:26 GMT

good choice on the reel and the size stefan . they have a great sound and the palming rim is nice for slowing the big boys . you wont be disapointed.good luck with your setup.

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (Sparquero) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:09:53 GMT

PflighFission wrote:
I have a Marquis #5 that I purchased from a gentleman in England. It has the silver spool and dark gray body, but the insides do not look anything like the pictures that Sparquero posted. It came in a Hardy vinyl, zipper bag that is tan in the center and blue on both ends. Made in England by Hardy Bros (Alnwick) Limited.
Bob

Bob - Does the inside look like this..........
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Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (troutist) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:05:30 GMT

Stefan,

I have a McFarland 8' 4wt - btw - an awesome rod. First chance I get, will put a Marquis 4, 5, and 6 on it and see what balances it best. This would be a good comparison assuming you don't use an all cork reel seat that would effect weight of rod.

Paul

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (PflighFission) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:40:02 GMT

I have a Marquis #5 that I purchased from a gentleman in England. It has the silver spool and dark gray body, but the insides do not look anything like the pictures that Sparquero posted. It came in a Hardy vinyl, zipper bag that is tan in the center and blue on both ends. Made in England by Hardy Bros (Alnwick) Limited.
Bob

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (sts1964) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:27:11 GMT

Thanks for your help. I'll look for a good chance to get a nice one.
Stefan

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (FWdB) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:16:03 GMT

Great reel, good choice! Paid GBP 140 for a mint unused example (brown silver rim). Very lightweight and well made reel.

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (Rockthief) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:27:34 GMT

same reels, Bob and often a bit less in price.

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:49:30 GMT

Are the Scientific Anglers System reels the same as the Marquises?
I've owned a 6 for many years and on the backplate it states "Handcrafted in England by Hardy Bros. Ltd".
It's a real workhorse!

Bob

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (kimk) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:10:09 GMT

An excellent choice. I have one with a total of 4 spools. I purchased the reel new in '93 IIRC and it came with a grey center/silver rim spool. I also have an all silver and two all grey spools. For many years this was my only good reel and I fished it a lot for everything from little brookies to LL Salmon.
Back in '93 these were selling new for about $180. One #5 with a spare spool just sold on fleabay for $155 which seems like a good deal to me. The condition looked good and...

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (Marty) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:06:29 GMT

I have a number of them and agree they are great and undervalued in the market. Couldn't pick a better reel for the money. 125-175 seems about right to me as well and occasionally you can get one that comes with an extra spool in that range. Sometimes the palming rim is dented impeding rotation but that is pretty easily seen in pics. Good Luck!!!!!

Re: Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (Sparquero) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:46:49 GMT

You couldn't have selected a better reel!
WF4 + 100 yds or DT4 + 75 yds of backing.
My cheap scale says 4 1/2 ounces.
Silver faced spool is oldest, try to find one that is not all scratched up on the spool rim as they are extremely difficult to polish up and make look good again. brown spool with silver rim is next generation and disc drag model is the newest. Try not to get the model with the cheapo rubber drag, the drag you want is on the right below, the drag on the...

Hardy Marquis 5

feeds@yuku.com (sts1964) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:37:53 GMT

Hi,
it's first time I'm posting here.
I've ordered a McFarland 8' 4wt glass blank and want to fish that rod with a classic Hardy Marquis reel.
What is the line capacity of the Marquis 5? ... and what is the weight of that reel?
Are there any special things I should look for when I buy one (ebay)?
Is it possible to say what price I have to expect for a Marquis 5 in a good condition?
Thanks!
Stefan