Hardy Fishing Tackle

For well over a century, Hardy has been renowned as the manufacturer of the finest game fishing tackle in the world - the name is synonymous with quality and excellence. Such reputations are not acquired easily, but it has never faltered throughout the Company's long history. 

That history began in 1872, when William Hardy established himself as a gunsmith in his home town of Alnwick, Northumberland. A year later he was joined by his brother, John James, and the Hardy Brothers Partnership came into being. The high quality guns which they sold ranged from shotguns to pistols. However, despite their success, the Hardy brothers' passion for fishing soon dictated a change in direction. Their favourite hobby became their profession, and the reputation of Hardy rods and reels was born.

To begin with, lancewood, hickory and greenheart rods were produced, but, by 1880, bamboo had been added to the range. The Company was the first manufacturer to invent a system for building rods in hexagonal form from bamboo. The Hardy Palakona bamboo rod won the Company's first exhibition gold medal in 1881. Hardy products only stopped winning when gold medals were no longer presented at such exhibitions. 

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HARDY FLY RODS (View All Hardy Fly Rods)

Hardy Fly Rods are widely regarded by those who are serious about the sport of fly fishing to be the premiere rod for quality and comfort. These unique, hand-crafted rods perfectly combine modern technology with traditional craftsmanship to produce a range of rods that are guaranteed to bring a new level of excellence into any fly fisherman’s kit. Hardy fly rods are exclusively designed to bring the maximum amount of ‘feel’ to a line, making casting with these lightweight rods a pleasure every time.

Hardy Sintrix Fly Fishing Rods are the newest rods by Hardy.  SINTRIX rods have an incredible strength to weight ratio and come fitted with titanium line guide and superb skeletal reel seat.  The Hardy Zenith range of rods uses the amazing properties of Hardy & Greys SINTRIX material in an ultra-advanced, four-section design to produce a range of rods that are user-friendly yet high performance.  The Hardy Proaxis fly rods are fast-action rods are loaded with cutting edge features, like lightweight saltwater-safe hardware, titanium recoil guides and, of course, Hardy’s revolutionary Sintrix material. Proaxis rods are lighter, stronger, more impact resistant and capable of withstanding much higher loads than standard graphite fly rods.  So, with less chance of damage, you can cast further, fish longer and fight harder when pursuing big saltwater species.

Hardy Demon Fly Rods brings Hardy performance, durability and build quality to anglers at a surprisingly low price. The rod comes in four convenient sections and possesses all the refinements you'd expect with a Hardy rod.

Hardy Uniqua Fly Rods do everything you've prayed for. Great casting and sensitivity. Gutsy performance. Rugged construction. A never say die attitude to any challenge.

Hardy Lightweight Fly Rods The new Classic Lightweight and Glass Rod ranges owe a lot to past designs, but are perfected through modern technological processes to meet the demands and expectations of modern fishermen. These new Hardy Lightweight rods are at the core of the Classic range.

Hardy Spinning Rods - The Hardy Demon and Hardy Marksman are a collection of top quality spinning rods that compliment their fly fishing counterparts.

HARDY FLY REELS (View All Hardy Fly Reels)
Hardy's history initiating in the late 1800's with their reels and accessories are virtually the history of mid to modern fly fishing itself.  The heart of Hardy's product line are their fly reels.

Hardy Performance Reels -This range of reels ooze quality. They look fabulous but they perform even better.

Hardy Demon Fly Reels is the runaway success of the twenty-first century for the angler whose fishing demands ultimate line versatility.  Great looks, immense quality, a true Hardy reel and a perfect partner to the Hardy Demon Rod range.

Hardy Angel2 Fly Reels Equally at home on rivers and stillwaters, a complete range for every fly fishing situation.

Hardy Zane Saltwater Fly Reels are a beautiful reel impeccably made from the highest quality materials.  The four reels in the range means that every sea-fishing challenge from light bone fishing to tarpon and sailfish is covered. And not just saltwater - big freshwater fish can also be tackled with a Zane.

Hardy Unique Fly Reels are designed to marry perfectly with the Hardy Uniqua rods and produce a stunning complete rod/reel combination for every angling challenge.  They are a beautifully constructed reel from high-grade, durable aluminium

Hardy Classic Fly Reels - This range of reels are the modern day reworks of some timeless classics.
Hardy Marquis Salmon Fly Reels is a new Marquis salmon reel in sizes one, two and three, built to the original design.

Hardy Cascapedia MK III Fly Reels resembles the original 1930s model but has all the top features of a modern game reel.  Hardy have gone back to the original design using a traditional solid front plate adorned with 3 highly polished metal badges.

HARDY FLY LINES (View All Hardy Fly Lines)
Hardy Mach Spey Fly Lines are designed by salmon anglers to excel in real life fishing situations, not just on the casting platform. The line benefits from a lubrication system that improves distance, control and durability.

Hardy Clothing - The Hardy EWS2 range of clothing is designed for the modern angler to suit all extreme weather conditions.

Hardy Tackle Bags & Hardy Accessories - A range of luggage from the Hardy Brook Bag which is just the right size to carry when stalking brook trout to the Hardy Carryall which is Hardy's biggest bag and is ideal for travellers and anglers alike.  A range of tools such as the Hardy Combo Tool and the Hardy Stainless Retractor for when your out on the bank and a range of beautiful leather accessories such as the Hardy Fly Dryer, Hardy Dry Fly Holder and the Hardy Fly Patch which are made from the highest quality Argentinian leather.