The Averon Euro Fly Reel is Hardy’s replacement for the outgoing Ultradisc series, incorporating useful euro-nymhping and trout spey features into the new Averon platform. In today’s review, we’ll examine the Averon Euro with a fine-toothed comb, covering everything from its noteworthy pros and cons to design details like its retrieval rate, weight, and ergonomics. If you’re in the market for a dedicated euro-nymphing reel that features weight adjustability, this is a review you don’t want to miss. Keep reading to learn all about the new Hardy Averon Euro, and decide whether it’s the right fit for your euro nymphing setup in 2025 and beyond.
Introducing the Hardy Resonate, Hardy’s new high-performance click & pawl fly reel that replaces the beloved Ultraclick. With an extremely low weight and some solid performance features, the Resonate certainly asserts itself as one of the finest clicker reels on the market. For small stream anglers who aim to shave every possible ounce, the Resonate offers noteworthy durability and a touch of elegance to a minimalist tool. Read on to learn more about the new Hardy Resonate, including details about its weight, spool design, and ergonomics.
Hardy has replaced the Ultradisc fly reel with the all-new Averon, their high-performance freshwater reel spanning sizes 3000 (2/3/4wt) to 9000 (8/9/10wt). The Averon maintains many of the thoughtful design features of the Ultradisc; a lightweight design with quick retrieval and fully-anodized components. However, there are a few key differences that we’ll cover in this review. Keep reading to learn what sets the Hardy Averon apart as Hardy’s top-tier freshwater reel, and how it compares to its predecessor. We’ll discuss everything from its spool and cage design to looks and ergonomics, plus its pros and cons. If you’re in the market for a new freshwater fly reel and want a no-nonsense review to help you decide, you’ll want to check out this fly reel review.
The Zane Carbon Fly Reel is Hardy’s mid-priced big game saltwater fly reel. Designed to take on flats species from Bonefish and Permit to Snook and Tarpon, the Zane Carbon offers solid performance at a fraction of the price of the Fortuna Regent. In this review, we’ll take an in-depth look at the Hardy Zane Carbon, comparing it to other mid-priced saltwater reels to see how it stacks up. Could this be one of the best value reels at the mid-range price point? Keep reading to find out.
Hardy has a rich history of producing fine fly reels for freshwater anglers, and the Cascapedia is no exception. The Cascapedia fly reel has been around in some form since the 1930s, and represents the unique Atlantic Salmon angling heritage of England and Quebec. This most current iteration of the reel incorporates some modern advancements in drag technology while maintaining much of the original aesthetic. If you’re fascinated by heritage spey reels, keep reading to learn more about the Hardy Cascapedia in our full review.
