Hardy’s Zephrus Ultralite is the best small-stream trout rod I’ve fished in years , their Euro-focused Ultralite LL turned out to be a surprisingly versatile all-around performer, and their glass-graphite hybrid Sirrus is a dry fly aficionado’s dream. Where are Hardy fly rods made? Hardy, based in Alnwick, England has been handcrafting innovative fly gear … Read more
Powell rods are made in China Most of the St. Croix sticks are made in the US, the lower end stuff is made in their new plant in Mexico. Who owns Powell rods? We sit down with Keith Bryan the Owner and President of Powell rods to talk about what made the company what it … Read more
Choose bamboo when you plan on fishing with dry flies, emergers, or unweighted small nymphs – especially when presentation and delicacy are important. Distance casting is difficult for anglers who are accustomed to faster action rods. Bamboo fly rods are ideal for dry flies on small to medium-sized streams. What are bamboo fishing rods worth … Read more
Hardy, based in Alnwick, England has been handcrafting innovative fly gear since its formation in 1872 and is still recognized as the finest fly rods and reels in the world. Are Hardy rods good? Wrapping Up. Overall, Hardy has built one of their best rods ever with the Ultralite X. It’s incredibly fun to fish, … Read more
Are old fishing reels worth anything? As with any sports memorabilia, in some cases antique fishing reels can be worth a few thousand dollars On average, most of these collectibles are worth between $300-$500. How do you know if an old fishing rod is good? If the joints are worn out, the rod will wobble … Read more
The rod’s smooth, unique action coupled with high line speed gives anglers extreme accuracy and power – useful for both long casts and big fish I had no problem turning over long dry fly leaders, a dry-dropper-dropper rig, or streamers and sink tips. Where are Douglas rods made? The Douglas rods are designed here in … Read more
Medium or medium-heavy action rods are often a great choice for lures with treble hooks or for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and bladed jigs that are fished fast and generate “reaction” strikes. Are old bamboo fly rods worth anything? Yes, antique bamboo rods are unique and sought-after collection pieces. But you won’t become a millionaire if you … Read more
How much do bamboo fly rods cost? Priced around $1000 for a 2 piece, or $1200 for a 3 or 4 piece , The Mantra Series offers a much more affordable bamboo rod than their Sweetgrass Series. The bonus here is that the process up to guide placement is exactly the same. What is a … Read more
Many used fishing rods are worth less than $50; many more, less than $20 If you think you might have a valuable fishing rod, it’s important to know what to look for to determine its worth. Vintage fishing rod advertisements. What do you do with old fishing rods? First, you can likely repair them Even … Read more
Although it’s hard to believe, the designers of Hardy in Alnwick, England , managed to make the rod even lighter, a fraction more responsive and equipped it with the utmost in feel and precision. At $750 the new Ultralite rod doesn’t come cheap. Are Hardy fly rods good? The Ultralite LL is one of the … Read more