• Strong yet lightweight design
• Reel back up-screwed through frame for maximum security
• Wide ranging advanced fibre composite drag system
• 6061 bar stock aluminum construction
• Tool-less conversion from left to right hand wind
• Ultra large arbour / narrow width spool design
• Quick release captive spool system
• Supplied with neoprene pouch

Models

The Ultralite Click Check range of reels is a significant advance on the popular Marksman reel series.

Perfectly sized and designed for light line applications, the range covers lines from the ultra light #1 and #2 weights through to the standard #5 river line weights, ensuring there is an offering for every light line enthusiast.

• Lightweight to balance modern rods
• Reel back up-screwed through frame for maximum security
• Unique adjustable and wide ranging click check mechanism
• 6061 bar stock aluminium construction
• Tool less conversion from left to right hand wind
• Ultra large arbour / narrow width spool design
• Quick release spools
• Supplied with neoprene pouch

Models

Reviews

When fish tested, the reels responded smoothly (with fiber composite drag systems) during line pull, and were equally impressive on the uptake. They are sturdy in hand, but by no means bulky, and an all-around solid option for someone looking for polish and performance, without emptying the checking account. ”

Midcurrent review the Hardy Ultralite Reels

Reels - Classic Reels

Marquis Reels

Since we stopped making the Marquis we have been inundated by requests for its reinstatement. So that's what we've done. This is a new Marquis salmon reel in sizes one, two and three, built to the original design. We've made the new reels and spools interchangeable with all the originals because we know exactly what happens. Over the years, a frame gets dropped, buckled or broken. You still have the spools and the lines that you love but without a new reel frame, they're useless. Not now. You're back in business. The new reels are all manufactured from high-grade aluminium with the polished silver rim style that everyone agrees is the Marquis at its best. This isn't quite the original Marquis though. Because we can't resist improving things we've slightly redesigned the internal cam to give an increased range to the click-check.

A timeless classic. Over 100 years ago Louis Bougle needed a reel light enough and with enough line capacity for the new lighter rods of the time. So he asked Hardy and we came up with the superb, original Bougle reel. Since that first model was listed in our 1903 catalogue, the basic design has remained the same, though we've tweaked and improved it, so that this new Bougle incorporates all the best features of 106 years of Hardy reel making. With the style and feel of the much loved Bouglé Mk IV, this all new MkVII, with its anodised high-grade aluminium spool, stainless steel spindle and nickel-silver line guard is, we think you will agree, the best Bougle by far!

At Hardy, we like to think of our new Cascapedia as simple perfection. We’ve gone back to the original design using a traditional solid front plate adorned with 3 highly polished metal badges.

The new reel resembles the original 1930s model but has all the top features of a modern game reel. We defy you not to fall in love with the new Cascapedia Mk III. In weights of 2/3/4, 5/6/7, 8/9 and 10/1.

• Machined from high grade aluminium.
• Anodised finish for durability.
• Solid front plate.
• Trout models with adjustable click check system.
• Salmon models with smooth disc drag system.
• Reel back secured by a dovetail and two stainless steel screws.

The original “Taupo” Perfect fly reel was introduced in 1958 to fill the need for a larger capacity trout reel to handle the legendary monster Rainbows and Browns of New Zealand. Despite a relatively short production life of only four years, the “Taupo” was eagerly sought after as a Steelhead, Light Salmon, and large Trout reel.

Continued demand for this classic reel inspired Hardy to reintroduce the “Taupo” for 2011. While all the dimensions and aesthetics are true to the original, we have made a couple of improvements. The new “Taupo” is machined from solid bar stock aluminum and hard anodized for strength and durability.

This construction also does away with the need for a line guard, which was an option on the 1958 – 1962 reels. The check mechanism has been changed from the MK II to the more modern Lightweight style, which enables the angler to change from Left to Right hand retrieve at will. While maintaining the looks, feel, and spirit of it ancestor, the new “Taupo” is a stronger and more functional successor a Hardy classic.

Weight (oz/g) :7.5 / 213

Diameter: 3 7/8 / 110

Balances very,very well on the 12'6" to 11'' spey rods. Landed this silver on it. The Rod is the 12'8" 8wt CF Burkheimer and the reel is the Hardy Taupo reel loaded with the SA 520 Skagit Extreme head with integrated tip.

Reels - Classic Reels

The four models in the range - the Flyweight, the Featherweight, the LRH Lightweight, and the 2010 addition Princess Reel - have been used by discerning anglers for over half a century.

Their appeal is simple. The simplicity of their looks. The simplicity of their design. Their durability and reliability. Classic reels that perform whenever you need them.

And with our new sensational range of Lightweight rods to accompany them, these reels become even more attractive.

• Precision click-check protects light tippets

• Anodised, high grade aluminium construction

• Quick change spools.

Lightweight Reel Series PDF File (Details)