“Montana was, and is, and always will be bigger than life.” At Hardy, we have long believed in working with the anglers who are leaders in their fishery or field. While our products are developed in the UK, they work in places like Montana because they have been fished and refined with the people who […]
The first fly reel purpose-built with Kelly Galloup specifically for streamer fishing Hardy, known for its excellence in innovation, is proud to announce the new Averon Streamer Fly Reel, the first fly reel designed specifically for streamer fishing. Developed in collaboration with Kelly Galloup and built on Hardy’s proven Averon platform, the Averon Streamer has […]
Howard Croston, Hardy Product Manager, talks through the design and performance of the Hardy Averon Cassette Reel. Lightweight. Durable. Refined. Crafted from bar-stock aluminium with a full disc drag and clear polycarbonate spool, it is ready for any challenge. Available in 4000 to 9000 sizes, and fully compatible with UDLA Cassette spools. Hardy. […]
Hardy is saddened to share the news of the passing of Jim Murphy. He served as the Director of Fly Fishing and was the face of Hardy for many years. He spent 37 years in the fly-fishing industry. Jim led with calm strength and set a high bar for how to represent a legacy […]
Celebrated angler and long-time Hardy collaborator honoured for his influence in saltwater fly fishing. Andy Mill’s induction into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame is a richly deserved honour that reflects both his extraordinary accomplishments on the water and his lasting impact on the sport of fly fishing. As an angler, author, conservationist, and long-time […]
Hardy Product Manager Howard Croston walks through the Sovereign series of fly reels. One of the favourites from Hardy’s past, the Sovereign reels were conceived in 1987, remained in production until the late 1990’s and offered highly advanced specifications together with maximum reliability. Packed with a powerful drag system and many other performance enhancing features, […]
Hardy is proud to announce that the Fortuna Regent fly reel has been awarded the coveted 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Best Saltwater Reel by The Fly Fishing Show. The Fly Fishing Show is the prominent travelling consumer show for fly anglers nationwide in the USA. The competition featured 38 categories with 150 products, […]
Introducing the Limited Edition TU Tealweight Fly Reel For more than a century, Hardy has been inspired by the waters that unite anglers across the globe. Today, Hardy is proud to announce a meaningful collaboration with Trout Unlimited, commemorating 65 years of the organization’s work to protect and restore North America’s rivers and streams. […]
For over 135 years, Hardy has been the name synonymous with “Perfect” fly reels. Never content, the Hardy engineers consistently strive for enhancements in their search for true perfection. This week, Hardy is excited to announce the latest addition to its legendary line-up: the upgraded 1921 Wide Spool Perfect fly reel. Already celebrated as the […]
A revolutionary reel designed to elevate the Euro Nymphing experience for technical anglers Hardy is proud to announce the launch of the Averon Euro Nymph, a state-of-the-art fly-fishing reel crafted specifically to meet the unique demands of Euro Nymphing. As this technique gains traction in the United States, the Averon Euro Nymph stands out […]
