HARDY GLASS FLY RODS
“I was puzzled at first. Reverting to Glass seemed a step backwards. In fact, once I held the rod,
I realized it was a step backwards to make a giant leap forwards. You’ve got to load this rod up
with reel and line to appreciate its true gifts. This is a rod that can cast with just inches of line
out from the tip ring. It’s accuracy and sensitivity in tight situations take my breathe away. It’s
easy to be skeptical but let me tell you this. Glass is no gimmick. It’s here to stay. The future for
a lot of my stream fishing.” Nick Hart- Professional Guide
Glass reinvented? Are we talking 2009 or 1969? Let Product Manager, Howard Croston, explain.
“Glass fibre has been largely ignored over the past twenty years in favour of lighter and faster
carbon fibres. It’s true that carbon is a superior material for lots of rod construction purposes,
but not all. Adding glass to the mix give a rod incredible durability and resistance to impact –
making it ideal for the toughest fishing on back-country rivers and streams.”
By mixing glass to carbon we have achieved an easy loading, smooth action, with controlled,
well-dampened recovery. The easy loading nature of these rods makes them sensational.
They allow short range, controlled presentation with absolute minimum of fly line beyond the
tip ring. For the light, stream angler working in the tightest situations,
Hardy Glass is the perfect choice.
vRods are made from 10% carbon and 90% glass fibre.
vEasy loading, durable blank for toughness
vLightweight blanks and sliding reel fitting
vTapered cork handle with classic styling.
vAlloy tube and canvas cover
Easy loading, durable, lightweight Glass Rods with tapered cork classic style handle. These Glass Rods are made of 10% cabon and 90% glass fiber. By mixing glass to carbon Hardy has achieved and easy loading, smooth action with controlled, well-dampened recovery. The easy loading nature of the glass rod makes it sensational. The glass rod allow short range, controlled presentation with the absolute minimum of fly line beyond the tip ring. For the light stream angler working in the tightest situations, Hardy Glass is the perfect choice.
Glass fibre has been largely ignored over the past 20 years in favour of lighter and faster carbon fibres. Adding glass to the mix gives a rod incredible durability and resistance to impact - making it ideal for the toughest fishing on back-country rivers and streams.
Comes with alloy rod tube and canvas cover.
| Model | Code | Length (ft / m) | Rating | Sections | Weight (oz / g) | Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | HRGL05 | 5' / 1.54 | #2 | 2 | 1.53 / 43 | Mod RHW |
| Glass Brook | HRGL10 | 6' / 1.82 | #3 | 2 | 2.25 / 64 | Mod RHW |
| Glass Stream | HRGL15 | 7' / 2.13 | #3 | 2 | 2.96 / 84 | Mod RHW |
| Glass Test | HRGL20 | 7' 6 / 2.28 | #4 | 2 | 3.17 / 90 | Mod RHW |
| Glass Test | HRGL25 | 8' / 2.43 | #5 | 2 | 3.4 / 97 | Mod RHW |
Prices
Trout Fisher #5 - 8' $395.
Test #4 - 7' 6" - 7' 6" $375.
Steam #3 - 7' - $350.
Brooke #3 - 6' $325.
Aln #2 - 5' $299.
