[QUOTE=CanAlta;1893612]I can't speak for Hardy but I do have some Greys stuff.
I have a few Grey's rods: 10' 6wt XF2, and a 9' 8wt XF2 Carnivore. Both awesome rods for midrange price. I also have four Greys reels: GX700 in 4/5/6 and 6/7/8, and the GX500 in 4/5/6/ and 6/7/8. Both models are cassette type reels that have fixed the problems of earlier models ie crap drag systems and breaking cassettes trying to get them of the reel.
I like stillwaters and Hardy, and especially Greys, have alot of rods and reels that are perfect for lakes- longer rods and reels that can let you change lines very quickly.
The Limeys seem to love their loch-style/stillwater fishing.[/QUOTE]
hahahaha...weren't the Limey's somewhat the fathers of modern fly fishing?
I dont remember that guys name from the late 1800's who wrote about dry fly fishing.
And it was my Limey father who taught me to fly fish too hahaha
This is the main reason I want a UK made Hardy reel.
He taught me some techniques that I have never seen anyone do.....but are killer maneuvers to this day. He could make a fly dance like I have never seen anyone do before....Thanks Dad