We all know Hardy made many a fine drag system and I know it is all personal preference but we all have a favorite. I always liked the not much talked about
Husky as long as the disc was kept clean it worked very well. Anyone else got a favorite?
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Posts: 114 08/18/2008 08:55 |
It's modern, but it's a classic in my book: the Angel.
From a technological point of view the best Hardy reel ever made. Wilfred de Bruijn
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Posts: 16 08/18/2008 22:22 |
reckless wrote: 1912 check Perfect!!!! Tight!!!!
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Posts: 727 08/19/2008 00:13 |
Gary, that reel of yours sends shivers down my spine!! Hands down the finest check Hardy ever produced IMHO
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Posts: 30 08/19/2008 08:06 |
Whoa, what a reel. Thats one sweet reel. I cant comment on that one as I have never had the pleasure of using one. I am probably in a minority but a really
like the drag on the Husky as long as you keep them clean.......very smooth
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Posts: 283 08/19/2008 10:48 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
For those who haven't seen the Husky:
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Over the years I've seen a bunch of Hardy reels on the Forum, but never touched or used them.
Of the Hardys I own and have used I have to put In the top spot the Bougle's with the Perfect a close second. I must say the old CFO's are great to use and I do. |
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Posts: 24 08/23/2008 11:28 |
I like Click/Pawls so my favorite are the Bougle MK IV's. My 4" handles anything a fresh chrome King can throw at it. As far as my disinterested
opinion of Hardys modern Drag reels, I would rate the Zane the best, with a vented Avacab system, followed by the Gem MK II with a similar system. These are
the only two true SW ready drags Hardy has made with a reel to compliment. The Angel Drag is has less surface and being "sealed" is far less
ventilated. OTOH the Angel is the finest Steelhead/Salmon reel (if you want a modern drag) ever made. It WILL NOT freeze, the tolerances are unbelievable and
the balance and smoothness is unquestioned. I'm saying this as a now disinterested party as Cortland will not be representing Hardy next season.
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Posts: 833 08/23/2008 12:47 |
Number me among those who gaze affectionately upon the 1912 check ... however, it's the earliest CFOs, followed closely by those ('60s)
Lightweight-series gems that possess my favorite drag systems ... seasoned by the years, their spring and pawl setups are at once, sensitive enough to
protect 7 & 8x tippet, yet strong enough to prevent overspooling and in the words of one Bob Perry, they are pure butta (i.e., butter).
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