3-4 Wt. Reel

[salvelinusfontinalis]

Hey again thanks for all the info. You are helping!
Likely save me the hassel of ordering something online i might be less than satisfied with and that advice is gold to me.

 

[Bamboozle]

FWIW - I measured the width of my 2-7/8 Perfect (2009 vintage) @ +/- 1-3/16"

I also measured my 2-7/8 Wide Spool Perfect (current model HRP220W) @ =/- 1-5/16"

A 1/8" difference...but no round line guard if that is super important. If not, also look at the 3" or 1-1/8" Bougle.

Happy Labor Day!

 

[Baron]

Bam there are three Hardy’s not often mentioned. LWT, Dutchess and Sunbeam. Curious as to weather you have any experience with them as well.

 

[Bamboozle]

No experience with the Sunbeam other than playing around with a few. Aesthetically, they never appealed to me versus other Hardy offerings like the Perfect, St. George, Bougle & the reels in the Lightweight Series (Flyweight, Featherweight, LRH).

I have the Duchess & the Marquis LWT (if that's what you mean by LWT). Both series are beautiful and functional reels, Made in England and destined to be future classics.

 

[salmo]

Thanks for all of the input. I actually have a Hardy Marquis. 2 SA reels made by Hardy and a very nice Orvis. I decided on the Lamson Guru Series II Fly Reel. Type II Anodize, 1.5, 3/4/5 WT. I got it on closeout for just about $200 including shipping and NJ Sales Tax. If and when I fish it I will report back.

I love this site. All of the support and inflammation has been excellent.

 

[Bamboozle]

Congratulations on your new reel, enjoy!!

 

[troutbert]

salmo wrote:

I love this site. All of the support and inflammation has been excellent.

Did you do that on purpose?!! 🙂

There is a fair bit of inflammation on here!

Some good information, too.

 

[Fly-Swatter]

Haha, I thought the same thing! Typo or Freudian slip?.

 

[jfh245]

Hardy has introduced the Ultraclick UCL. Looks great and all sizes are $250.

 

[Bamboozle]

It looks like they also brought back the regular narrow Perfect with an agate guide in 2-7/8 & 3-1/8 but OUCH, they are expensive!!

 

[salmo]

OOPS! I didn't notice the typo. I guess I fat fingered that one. I really do enjoy this site (snarky comments and all). I know that Dwight is detail oriented, so I'm not surprised that he caught my SNAFU. Tight lines all :lol: