Sorry for nearly mentioning the c** word, but does any know what rods were made under the Hardy Graphite Salmon Fly Deluxe range?
I have a superb 13' 9" salmon rod, but it is a little too long for the North Tyne when it is flowing at summer levels. So I was hoping they may have done a slightly shorter version. I fear this may be the start of a life long collection.
Many thanks
OMO
Can any one help Hardy Graphite De Luxe range
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Can any one help Hardy Graphite De Luxe range
Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
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Re: Can any one help Hardy Graphite De Luxe range
From Turners --- Graphite Salmon - 11', 12', 12'6, 13'9, 15'4, 16', 18', 20' - made between 1980-1983
Graphite Favourite Salmon - 12'6, 14' 16' - made 1983 onwards
Graphite Favourite Salmon - 12'6, 14' 16' - made 1983 onwards
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Re: Can any one help Hardy Graphite De Luxe range
Thank you Olly, v helpful. Imagine what wielding a 20' rod must have felt like. Easier just to pluck a telegraph pole from out of the ground and use that instead.
Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
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Re: Can any one help Hardy Graphite De Luxe range
Well they use 15s on the Hants Avon in the spring with 11 lines but a 10' with an 8 line line at the moment.
I have a 20' for float fishing but it is an unwieldy beast!
I have a 20' for float fishing but it is an unwieldy beast!