Hardy Cascapedia MK II

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Flyman615	Better late...	#121	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3291 06/26/2009 12:18	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? Best regards, Flyman " Individuality is the salt of common life. You may have to live in a crowd, but do not have to live like it or subsist on its food." Last Edited By: Flyman615 06/26/2009 17:40. Edited 1 time.
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FWdB		#122	[url]	[-]
Posts: 462 06/26/2009 12:32	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! Wilfred de Bruijn The Lowlands Of Holland
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Flyman615	Hardy Cascapedia Mk. II	#123	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3296 06/28/2009 13:59	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. Best regards, Flyman " Individuality is the salt of common life. You may have to live in a crowd, but do not have to live like it or subsist on its food." Last Edited By: Flyman615 06/28/2009 17:45. Edited 1 time.
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CBO		#124	[url]	[-]
Posts: 61 06/29/2009 06:42	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.
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afgantrout		#125	[url]	[-]
Posts: 609 07/15/2009 16:17	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! # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Petri heil! Kindly take a look at my angling art (and classic ephemera) www.michaelsimonanglingart.com
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Persaud		#126	[url]	[-]
Posts: 173 07/15/2009 21:28	Reversible. (Same setup as the JLH) When are you 'stoppin in' ?
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afgantrout		#127	[url]	[-]
Posts: 612 07/15/2009 22:45	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. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Petri heil! Kindly take a look at my angling art (and classic ephemera) www.michaelsimonanglingart.com
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Persaud	Close enough	#128	[url]	[-]
Posts: 174 07/18/2009 12:39	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
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afgantrout		#129	[url]	[-]
Posts: 621 07/25/2009 00:26	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 loaded the full line and still have room for close to 75 yds of backing. But, hey! I can cast a fair line and very seldom am I called on to cast 90 feet with a 6 weight. I love this reel! I bought my first Hardy (LRH Lightweight) with an Orvis Midge in 1965. I still have it plus 6 or 8 others, both modern and antique and I must say; this Cascapedia is one hot (!) attractive and wonderfully functional reel! I don't need no stinking Angel or Zane...! Give me a day and I'll post a pic of my lovely Korean made Hardy Cascapedia mounted on my lovely Bob Hosack 7'9" 6-WT. They are a match made in heaven! This is my idea of a Hardy 3-wt with the appropriate Bob Hosack rod. It's a Bougle' Baby... At the top: Fiona Ritchie inspects the new Cascapedia for quality...she gave it two paws-up! Below: My new Cascapedia on my new Robert Hosack 7' 9" 6-WT # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Petri heil! Kindly take a look at my angling art (and classic ephemera) www.michaelsimonanglingart.com Last Edited By: afgantrout 07/25/2009 12:26. Edited 1 time.
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ThomHardy		#130	[url]	[-]
Posts: 23 07/25/2009 12:24	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.
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bobbeegee		#131	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2904 07/25/2009 12:48	Michael, A couple of cute purrries there! Roberto Go Heels!!!
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afgantrout		#132	[url]	[-]
Posts: 622 07/26/2009 00:41	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! # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Petri heil! Kindly take a look at my angling art (and classic ephemera) www.michaelsimonanglingart.com
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bobbeegee		#133	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2906 07/26/2009 10:10	Monsieur Simon, You can't teach a cat new tricks, unless they'll let you! bobbyg Go Heels!!!
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