The issue of where Hardy reels are made only concerned me if the cost savings of the Korean manufacture were not passed on. I neither need, for the fishing I
do, nor can I afford an essentially bench made reel. And I am a huge Hardy fan, having bought new 2 Bougles. 1 St.George Jr. a Featherweight and Flyweight
plus various 60's-70's Sunbeams, Perfects and spools. etc.
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Posts: 1946 01/01/2009 21:20 Admin |
And of course RockThief is most correct: the demise of Hardy would be the demise of the Hardy girl. But then, we always have the Chapman girl, right? She hangs
around at stream side, that Chapman fetching bag across her shoulder, that traditional cane rod in mid-cast.
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Posts: 74 01/01/2009 21:28 |
That's one reason I have used a Chapman suitcase for years. The ladies need employment.
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Posts: 1019 01/02/2009 20:05 |
Wouldn't be nice if Hardy sold Perfects at the same prices as the Cascapedias! |
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Flyfishbill wrote: They could afford to!! |
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Posts: 158 01/02/2009 23:21 |
I struggled with this for a full 48 hrs. As a rule I don't spend much money on reels, common Hardy, Young, Forbes, that sort of thing. Okay, I did buy an
unused Abel Creek last year but it was a screamin deal.
In the end common sense ruled the day. I ordered one. A 3/4/5 Cascapedia from Harrissportmail. I choose the smallest size because I am a bit concerned about the 5/6/7 wieghing in at 8oz (1/2 pound). Thanks for the heads up Bulldog. TC |
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Posts: 6575 01/03/2009 11:07 Bulldog1935 |
I have a 3 Chapman bags and one Brady, and all of those were screaming deals.
And to really confuse the issue, Harris sportsmail even has good prices on Hardy bags. |
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Posts: 2260 01/03/2009 13:59 Moderator |
SO, did you guys buy out the entire Harris Sports Mail web site.....and shut it down......when I finally got around to checking it out I get an error that the
web site does not exist?
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Posts: 2242 01/03/2009 15:52 |
Mark,
I was beginning to think the same thing this morning; however, I just got on the site and ordered the 2/3/4. I just couldn't pass up such a bargain! $274.26, including postage. A very easy sight to deal with. The reel will be dispatched on Monday! Bob |
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Posts: 194 01/04/2009 13:02 |
I just ordered a 2/3/4 myself, at 212 euros incl. postage it simply wasn't a deal I could let pass. This will be my first not made in England Hardy reel,
and it will be somekind of a benchmark for me. Can't wait, it'll also ship on Monday!
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Posts: 55 01/13/2009 06:50 |
I just got my MKII 8/9 home and opened up it for surgery. My first impression is that reel is - overall impression that it was well made - no plastic inside (cannot say of disc drag which was capsulated so I couldn't open it up) - tolerances are tight (no extra gaps or slack anywhere) - adjustable disc drag (for 8/9 and 10/11 only) is easy to operate and has power enough to stop big fish One big minus is heavy weight (341g). This reel is for two-hand rods. Reel has production number Exxxxx and had small sticker saying "Made in Korea" which ends-up speculation where these reels are made (at least part of those) Anyway, I'm happy and I think there is reel enough for the bargain price they are selling these reels at the moment -Jukka
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Posts: 6628 01/13/2009 11:57 Bulldog1935 |
you may note, Jukka, even the small reels are heavy. I anxiously await my 2/3/4, and expect to find some use for it on 8' cane.
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Posts: 206 01/16/2009 10:00 |
I just picked up my 2/3/4 at the post office and it's a wonderful reel. Beautifully made, no cosmetic or technical flaws to be spotted anywhere and it
spins and clicks like a Swiss watch. This little Korean stands proud between its English brothers, and quite rightly so. Great value for money, I love it!
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Posts: 51 01/16/2009 19:40 |
Great family portrait with the UK relatives
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Posts: 2285 01/16/2009 21:03 |
I am also anxiously awaiting the arrival of my 2/3/4 Cascapedia.
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Posts: 6660 01/17/2009 20:49 Bulldog1935 |
received mine today. Of course, I had to switch it from WHW to RHW.
I noticed on disassembly, while the design and tolerances are fantastic, there were little shards of aluminum here and there, and it really needed a good disassembly cleaning (sprayed the disassembled reel with Boeshield, wiped it down and lubed it) before I started with it. Not complaining for the price - it's an amazing buy - but I could see some of the debris making a nuisance for someone. |
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Posts: 539 01/17/2009 21:28 |
Isn't 8oz ridiculously heavy for a 5/6wt reel? I mean, seriously, that is as heavy as two
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Posts: 6662 01/17/2009 22:38 Bulldog1935 |
the 2/3/4 is exactly the same capacity as a Godfrey 274W and weighs about one ounce more.
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Posts: 70 01/18/2009 09:31 |
Weights may be understated on the Godfreys. On the Perfectionist 306 anyway, it is by my scales almost 1oz heavier than advertised
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Posts: 36 01/18/2009 10:14 |
Is it blasphemy to say I'm looking forward to the day when I can purchase a LHW, Korean-made, agate Perfect for less than $300.00? I'm a heretic,
right?
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