Monday, January 30, 2012

Nice!

Fishpond and Hardy.  Not a bad combo.  I will have to report back to you on the Hardy.  I have had it out once and it seems like a fine stick.  All I did with it was nymph and it really did cast a nymph rig smoothly.  I really need to put this rod through a good workout.  I just need the time!




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  1. schnitzerPHOTOJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Curious to hear what you think of the Hardy after a few solid workouts. I've heard very positive things, but haven't yet thrown with one.

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    1. Hopper JuanJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:03 PM

      So far so good. When you have other high end rods, there really isn't a lot of difference. When you move from a $150.00 rod to this one, there may be a big difference. I was able to cast the new 1 piece rods Hardy is coming out with and those rods really have a nice feel to them. I would trade this one for one of those. They are 8'10" and 1 piece. Kinda hard to transport, but from how it felt, it would be worth it. It was a 4wt.

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  2. cofisherJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I'm sure you'll love the Hardy, but the vest looks like it would sink a battleship. Not that it's not nice, but it looks pretty loaded down.

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    1. Hopper JuanJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      I carry way too much stuff with me, but I don' t know any different. That vest isn't too bad. I am used to it and feel weird without it. This one actually fits really good on my body.

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    2. M.A. HughesJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      Juan,

      I felt a kinship seeing your loaded vest. I'm a fellow packrat too, but fish too many different waters to go without. Like you say once it's on I don't think about it. Vested Fishermen Unite!!

      Marc

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    3. Hopper JuanFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:49 AM

      Who do they come to when they don't have this or that huh? :)

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  3. AngeloJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Very nice looking rod. From your pics looks like your ready to go fishing right now, lol.

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    1. Hopper JuanFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:50 AM

      Anglo, i just need the time. I don't have that!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Wow. That ain't no ugly stick. Color me green Juan! Puts my 3rd class rods to shame.

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  5. Dub The ThoraxJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Im jealous!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I have cast a Hardy rod at the FFS and was impressed. Do the one piece rods flex more evenly? When the 4 piece rods hit the market, most of the manufacturers said that their designs eliminated the dead spots. Is this a trend to couter the 4 piece market? How do you transport a one piece anyway? I will need a new longer car. Don't tell my wife!! Jerry

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    1. Hopper JuanFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:50 AM

      Jerry--I'll have a bit more info on the 1 piece rods soon.

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