Fishing Frenzy

When head out for a fly fishing trip, whether it is lengthy or short, I take only a few items with me. So, essentially my fly fishing tackleneeds to be as adaptable and operational as it can be. If I am out in a cool, quick-moving stream, I shouldn't be concerned with whether my gear is dependable enough. Because of this, I always like Hardy's equipment. This type of fishing tackle is exactly the correct amalgamation of elements and functionality; it backs up my fishing efforts. Lately, I have incorporated the Hardy Zane fishing reel into my compilation, and it is swiftly gaining my favour. Read further to find out why.

Fly Fishing Tackle: Major Facet of the Hardy Zane Reel

When I first saw this reel, it captured my imagination by evoking a strong impression of quality. The Hardy Zane features the popular large arbour design that I prefer. Hardy's designers made good use of aerospace aluminium by engineering this reel with a superior strength-to-weight ratio. The Zane's drag system utilises a high-tech carbon fibre disc for exceptional performance. This disc, a mainstay in Hardy's designs for over 10 years, also distributes heat quite well and is amazingly durable. I'm especially partial to designs that use carbon fibre because even when immersed in water, it does not lose any of its braking ability. I find this quite useful when fighting a big fish.

Fly Fishing Tackle: More About the Zane Reel

A particular thing I took note of when I started employing my Zane fishing reel is that if offers a minimal start-up inertia, and an almost immediate pick-up. Even another element I like is the drag knob; it is big and you can find it easily even when the fishing conditions are testing. The positioning of the knurled drag plate renders it very easy to set this drag. I can also fix the maximum drag so that it suits my tippet strength. Whenever the drag is fixed, it can't be tightened to much-this characteristic will avert break-ins. Because I am adamant about keeping my fly fishing tackle dirt-free, I find that this fishing reel's simple break-down helps cleaning after I use it. Its open drag system enables me to wash it clean easily. This fishing reel has extraordinary durability because of the 6061 aerospace aluminium bar stock layout. Another significant aspect to fly-anglers like me is that this Zane offers a huge backing facility.

Fly Fishing Tackle: Final Thoughts on the Hardy Zane Reel

Expect to pay about £140 for this world-class reel, which comes with a spare spool to facilitate line changes. The reel weighs in at about 250g, and measures about 10cm in diameter. It will hold up to 150m of line. The reel is designed as saltwater fly fishing tackle, and I've had success using it for steelhead, salmon, and sea trout. This standard Zane reel is anything but standard. It is precision engineered from high-grade aluminium and shares the same attractive design as Hardy's vaunted Ti model. "A reel that truly reflects the savage beauty of the sea," raved one reviewer on the Internet. I heartily concur!