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Originally Posted by mtngiant
Has anyone used Hardy rods?
If so....How would you rate them?
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As a whole, just under Sage rods, but above both Loomis or Orvis. Good warranty (lifetime), good product and quality control. I have several Greys and Hardy rods (X-Flites, XF2s, Swift MKII, Marksman2... etc). (It's officially known as the Hardy-Greys Company.) Greys rods are good if you get the best ones (the XF2 series).
Hardy is generally better overall. I have a Marksman2 9' #4 --great moderate action rod, but
just too slow to be an all 'rounder. I love it dry fly or dry-dropper fishing the small brown trout creeks, and also used it extensively on the Bow last summer. Can't wait to try it on the Crow during late season and low water
Great rod to about 55 or 60 feet, but it has some serious tippet protection, while still allowing me to land some large fish.
The Hardy Zenith has one the notorious Yellowstone Angler shoot out the last few times, in both the 4 and 5 weight class. I've cast one (they are sweet). At least as nice as my Z Axis, which I love.
I'd look seriously at a Hardy rod. Reels too --great products.