#Vintage hardy fishing rods series#

The UltraliteвЂ™s power translates to greater efficiency while throwing smaller streamer and indicator rigs. While long-distance sniper fishing is not always a requirement in most trout fishing situations, rest assure this rod has you covered on those special days on the Delaware or Madison.

60 feet: The Ultralite has the backbone needed to hit targets at 60-feet and beyond accurately.

That Brown Trout holding tight-across the bank, sipping dainty-mayflies, doesnвЂ™t stand a chance. A great tool for technical dry fly situations where the ability to place a fly in excruciatingly tight windows is paramount for a successful day on the water.

45 feet: One of the better performing rods at middle distances, expect to throw tight, accurate loops on command.

However, considering the rod's powerful nature, we were pleasantly surprised with the rod's accuracy at shorter distances.

Do not expect to receive the same feedback and feel with the Ultralite as you would with your favorite dry fly-specific rod.

30 feet: Faster-action rods are generally not great in close.

Read on to see if the Ultralite lives up to the hype and can establish itself as a true standout in a crowded market. For the angler, the most important thing is how this translates to performance. It is always difficult for a rod manufacturer to replace a well-received series, and, without a doubt, the Ultralite has some huge shoes to fill! Hardy claims its all-new Sintrix NSX blank construction has created a stronger, lighter fly rod.

#Vintage hardy fishing rods series#

Both series represented two of the finest all-purpose 5wts in the industry during their time.

Here at Trident, we were big fans of the Zephrus and its predecessor, the Zenith. The Ultralite replaces the Zephrus as HardyвЂ™s high-end, freshwater rod series.

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