Hardy "Golden" series of reels

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (WatercolorMan) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:54:44 GMT

I just saw this thread and I'm a little late but I thought I would add a photo of the one I have. It's the JLH 5 golden ultralite. I love the clean design of the drag knob, it an easy reel to use in the field. Its a modern design and thus less popular with our group than the lightweight series. This one is a dual click and pawl reel not the disk style you see so often, makes that great sound going both ways.I really like the palming ability it offers and the color matches well with...

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (8xtippet) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:11:43 GMT

I really like the look of the goldens on a bamboo rod, and the normal colored ones an plastic. That's just me. I recently picked up a #020 Golden Flyweight that's just about mint. When the extra cash comes around I'll look for a Golden Princess.

Dave

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (oldfishbrain) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:59:56 GMT

I like their looks. Here are two, a Featherweight and a Flyweight in mint condition:

And yes they do look perty on a six foot lightweight rod. Here is the Flyweight on a Leonard Baby Catskill:

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (Serendipity) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:22:28 GMT

Hi Richard & Jukka,

The Prince and Princess series of reels seem to bring less than most other Hardys in general, but I haven't found the Goldens in the Lightweight series to cost less than the standard single screw Lightweight series reels - at least not those that are in excellent condition. But since I am looking for them, I hope you are right. Jukka, I think I saw a Golden Zenith...

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (customline) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:11:50 GMT

I have very recently acquired Hardy Golden Princess and as a result I went through my Hardy catalogs. Just found out that Hardy introduced Golden Lightweight series reels in 1989. Unfortunately I don't have late 90's catalogs to check when production ended. Anyone knowing this?
Catalogs I have don't list Hardy Golden Zenith. Such a reel doesn't exist?

-Jukka

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (bow river) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:36:24 GMT

richard
that is a very nice looking reel for your rod , i have always liked the light brown colour of them reels , and with that check in brians reel i think for the money it's a pretty good fishing reel , they always seem to bring less money then most other hardy reels ,

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (Serendipity) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:33:17 GMT

I've become interested in the golden Hardys. Some models, like the Prince, are fairly easy to find and the prices are reasonable given their qulaity. The lightweight series reels with this finish seem to demand a premium if you can find one in very good condition. I think this little flyweight looks great on 6' cane.

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (freestoner) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:31:13 GMT

Doublegun, I'm guessing that's the one you got from me...if so, the finish is still in pretty good condition as I recall.

Knowledgeable people around here have suggested putting a coat of paste wax- like Butcher's, or the acid-free Renaissance wax- on the paint finish on Hardy reels, in order to add a protective layer against wear or chipping from routine use. The finish is fragile, as with a lot of enameled reels.

Tough to find a fishing reel of any sort...

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (enigma309) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:08:18 GMT

They do tend to lose finish through use but I've fished this one a lot and never experienced any problems.
Interesting that the spool can be 'palmed'. The foot is, I'm sure, anodised aluminium.
I think I've posted the check before but for those who didn't see - it's at Right angles to the norm.

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (FWdB) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:42:48 GMT

Their resale value isn't up to the same level as with other Hardys. Why? My guess is that the gold accents aren't to everyone's taste. Also the finish seems to wear relatively easy, so they just don't age very well.

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (Doublegun) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:33:31 GMT

So how is the re-sale value, compared to the standard Hardy reels?

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (tedgolden) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:30:36 GMT

I think they were produced in the 90's in sizes Flyweight thru St. Aiden. They were an upgrade from the standard Lightweight Series as the finish was anodized rather than enamel. The reels are slightly heavier than their standard equivalents due to the brass foot. The capacities and dimensions are the same.

Re: Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (fishnbanjo) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:28:56 GMT

There were Golden Prince, Princess, LRH, JLH Ultralite and UltraliteSalmon and Featherweight that I am aware of............

Hardy "Golden" series of reels

feeds@yuku.com (Doublegun) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:57:37 GMT

Recently I picked up a Hardy "Golden" Featherweight, which I have become pretty smitten with and so I am starting to look around for other Hardy "Golden" reels. Will someone please fill me in on the "Golden" series and any other info you know about them?

Thanks