Hardy fishing reel

Hardy fishing reels

admin — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:56:43 +0000

Hardy Bros started way back in 1872 in Alnwick England and soon started to produce some of the finest fishing reels in the World that would endure for a century and more. Hardy fishing reels are made from the finest materials sourced from around the globe, and handcrafted into the finished reel.

Hardy Bros were always testing and innovative for instance they were the first to produce ball bearing reels. They incorporated a check mechanism housed inside the reel arbour, once again a first. In 1911 they made the first large arbor reel, this all goes to prove that Hardy Bros were predominant in innovator producing top quality Hardy fishing reels, and other fishing tackle products, if anything went wrong with a reel then it could be returned and it would be rectified often for no cost.

The heart of Hardy’s product line are their fly reels, one of the most valuable reels on the vintage reel market today is the Original Perfect in the 2 ¼” diameter size, it is the ultimate Hardy collectors reel of which theirs only two known examples.

The Perfect was the foundation of the fly line fishing reel, and remained so till a few years ago when production stopped. The original perfect fly fishing reels were made between 1890 – 1892 and the sizes between 2.1/4” to 5.1/4”, it was based on a new ball bearings concept and fully described and patented in 1888. Then came the traditional perfect between 1892/3 which did retain some of the original features but also had nickel silver pillars, ivory handle.

The 2 1/2″ brass Perfect is great example of their early workmanship. A circular spring checking mechanism demanded exact tolerances and workmanship. The interior detail was finished to the same high standards as the exterior ones. It had an ivorine handle a brass strap protecting the drag adjusting knob.

Many Hardy fishing reels were produced by hardy’s over the years, the following just a few:

The Birmingham Half-ebonite 1889-1896
Bronzed Crank 1880 – 1909
Hardy Nottingham 1888-1921
Nottingham Silex 1899-1911
Nottingham lever action reel 1912-1922
Silex Major and minor 1923-1952
Super Silex Multiplier 1930-1939

The list just goes on, the Longstone, Farne, Uniqua, St.George, Sea silex, natal, Fortuna etc.

All Hardy fishing reels ever produced have been produced to exacting standards, most were great successes a few flops, nearly all Hardy fishing reels are avidly collected and exchange hands at ever escalating prices. If you are lucky to get some of the earlier models especially the original and traditional perfects then keep hold of them they will be a great investment especially in these harder financial times.

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Informative Fisherman - Bass Lure Basics part 1

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:37:14 +0000

Informative Fisherman - Bass Lure Basics

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2007 rapala lures part 2

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:37:13 +0000

2007 rapala lures part 2

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fishing tackle?

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:32:20 +0000

Yes, I have fishing tackle.

How do I spool line on a low-profile baitcast fishing reel?

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:32:18 +0000

ok, i bought a Abu Garcia BlackMAX fishing combo and the reel comes with no line attached to it. I cant seem to find a way to tie the line so when i reel, the string will come through the reel. Any links will be good.

Just like the answerer above said, but also put your new spool of line in a bucket of water as you reel the new line onto your reel. This helps to keep the line from twisting and lets it lay nicely on the reel. This is especially important on baitcaster types as you probably know how easily they can
"birdnest" on you.

I am looking for information on an old fishing reel. What can anyone tell me about a Compac 89 Atlas III reel?

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:32:16 +0000

COMPAC 89 ATLAS III REEL IS SELLING ON E-BAY for $4.99

what type of bass fishing lure do you like the best and which one works the best?

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:32:15 +0000

i want to buy bass lures becausse i dont want to keep spending my money on bait everytime i go fishing. what bass lures work the best? ive use spinner bait and plastic worm but i dont seem to catch anything. what type of lures work the best for bass or pike? and if you have a picture of the lure then that would be great cuz i want to see what im trying to buy at the store.

Topwater lures have some good results. Diving crank plugs also work well. Topwater lures and rubber baits work best in shallow water in morning and evening, while divers and spinners work best in afternoon. So, you may have the right stuff, but bad presentation and time of use can prevent you from getting results. Also, old rubber worms smell artificial and unappealing, so make sure your rubber baits have scent on them. So my favorite is whatever works that day, but I really like topwater lures and rubber baits, so my best fishing is in the morning.

Sorry, no pics, but anyone in the store should know what you are talking about. I would recommend actually shopping in a sporting goods store, because their employees should know what they are talking about (Beware, they have proven this theory incorrect before).

Good luck!

Carbon Fibre Rod Test

admin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:27:57 +0000

A test of a carbon fibre fishing rod using a state of the art carbon fibre tube test facility at Hardy Advanced Composites. Check out http://www.hardyadvancedcomposites.org for more details

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Carbon Fibre Rod Test

admin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:27:50 +0000

A test of a carbon fibre fishing rod using a state of the art carbon fibre tube test facility at Hardy Advanced Composites. Check out http://www.hardyadvancedcomposites.org for more details

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Rapala minnow rap lure

admin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:27:44 +0000

the new Rapala minnow rap

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