The jet s medium fast action is fun but this rod definitely needs more power when.
Hardy jet sintrix fly rod review.
In the power rods the fenwick fenlite streamflex at 339 95 is our mid priced winner.
The hardy zephrus aws all water series fly rod brings a host of unique amenities to the table while still providing enthusiasts the same level of reliability that they have come to expect from this brand name.
Hardy is one of the most respected names in fly fishing and it is therefore no great surprise that yet another impressive rod has hit the markets.
Jet is the latest range of hardy rods using sintrix blanks so expect light and tough.
Place in the hardy range.
For under 200 the best rods to consider are the fenwick aetos and the orvis clearwater.
In this review we are going to look at the hardy zenith fly rod series.
New for 2014 the jet is the latest hardy rod to utilize their proprietary sintrix technology.
Scientific anglers gpx worked really well but it s also soft enough for standard weight lines.
Hardy jet 10 6 5 6 weight 294 50 for only being 10 6 i thought this rod would feel a lot lighter especially since the hardy zenith regular spey rods feel so light in hand.
The h2 was significantly lighter faster and more powerful.
This rod feels incredibly light in my hand exactly as it should.
We ll look at real user opinions the pros and cons of the series and how they stack up.
I personally still think the 8ft 6in zenith is the finest 4 weight fly rod you can put your hands on.
We ll also show you the best places to buy the zenith online regardless of whether you re located in or outside the usa.
If you want to economize in the presentation rods the hardy shadow is our best mid priced rod at 359 95.
The house of hardy is a long established english fly rod firm which these days is part of the pure fishing inc group the hardy name is a premium brand and their rod offerings reflect that.
Hardy is well known for their use of sintrix technology within its selection of fly rods and the shadow is equipped with this very same adhesive resin.
A look at the hardy zephrus fly rod.
Produced in conjunction with 3m sintrix provides a higher level of tensile strength and flexibility due to the ways in which the carbon fibres are bonded together.
Owner of yellowstone angler usa.
Sintrix rods continue to be a revelation from that first 9ft 5wt zenith that won our annual 5 weight shootout back in 2011 right through to today.
Technically this is state of the art the blank is made from a couple of the most advanced carbon fibre cloths currently being used in fly rods.