Well I have eventually got round to christening my Hardy wondrex this afternoon. Despite not having the best reputation l was quite impressed with the cane,it was very steely and easily coped with some Carp and Tench that came my way. Hopefully one day I will get to catch my first Barbel with it.
Sorry about the pictures couldn't really see much with the sunshine.
Wondrex super float
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Re: Wondrex super float
I'm not so sure about a poor reputation, the price of them has shot up over the past few years and mine is of extremely high quality. The glue used on them seems to be a mixture of mithril and wolverines bones. I have the Wondrex float rod; It's served me with distinction and like yours has head everything on it from minnow to carp.
I keep looking out for others to add to my collection, but whether it's the hardy name or that people are starting to recognise the quality, they are getting a bit rich for my blood.
A fine haul, good luck on your barbus.
I keep looking out for others to add to my collection, but whether it's the hardy name or that people are starting to recognise the quality, they are getting a bit rich for my blood.
A fine haul, good luck on your barbus.
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Is that a Mitre-Hardy rod - and if so, is it the came company as Hardy - or a separate one??
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Re: Wondrex super float
The rumour was that Mitre-Hardy rods were made from the poorer quality built cane that didn't quite match up to Hardy quality.
If that were the case I think they'd have been named Mitre rods and the Hardy name kept well out of it.......
More likely it was an attempt by Hardy to get a toe-hold in the 'economy market' and still use their famous name, I feel.
I've never heard anyone say that they fished these rods and found fault or that they failed any more than any other make.
If that were the case I think they'd have been named Mitre rods and the Hardy name kept well out of it.......
More likely it was an attempt by Hardy to get a toe-hold in the 'economy market' and still use their famous name, I feel.
I've never heard anyone say that they fished these rods and found fault or that they failed any more than any other make.
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Re: Wondrex super float
I was led to understand that they were a good barbel rod - but chucking big feeders on the Wye - no!
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I have the wondrex restored by AJ Davis which I'm glad I've kept hold of. Great all rounder. I believe that the super float was slightly sturdier? There's also one called the woldrex. They seem very very well made to me
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It is indeed a Mitre -Hardy the only thing wrong with it when it came to me was rusty inters. It also had another tip for ledgering but the cane was a different colour as well as the whippings but not a bad idea so if a suitable piece comes alongWagtail wrote:Is that a Mitre-Hardy rod - and if so, is it the came company as Hardy - or a separate one??
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Re: Wondrex super float
I have got one and in my opinion it is very well made and has caught me some decent chub and barbell.
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