Hardy Aydon Double Handed Fly Rod

The new Hardy Aydon Two-Handed Rod: This new rod series from the English traditional manufacturer follows in the footsteps of the popular Hardy Shadow, so the expectations of many Hardy fans were accordingly high. The good news: the wait is over, and with the Aydon, Hardy presents a venerable successor to the successful rod with an impressive price-performance ratio. With the Aydon, Hardy offers a true premium rod at an affordable price, coming in an even wider range of configurations. This includes these fantastic two-handed models, covering a wide range of different applications. What we particularly appreciate is that each individual rod model is perfectly tailored to its specific use. This is due in no small part to Hardy's proprietary blank technology and special carbon matrix. With the Aydon, Hardy continues to rely on their long-proven Sintrix technology, providing incredible feedback through the blank, alongside strength, energy, and a fast recovery rate. Ultimately, what it means for you on the water: the rod achieves the perfect balance between casting performance and "fish feel" in the water. This is ensured, of course, by the wonderfully tuned medium-fast action with crisp recovery. Precision and feedback in casting are maintained, while the power for casting heavier Skagit lines and shooting heads is not compromised. In our opinion, a perfect all-around tool for discerning, budget-conscious two-handed enthusiasts.

The construction of the rod is impeccable, as expected from Hardy, and despite the affordable price, it uses the highest quality components. The hard-chromed single-foot guides and high-quality titanium guides with ceramic inserts are perfectly placed on the olive-green blank, reducing friction during casting and increasing the longevity of your lines. The lightweight reel seat with a double locking nut securely holds your reel. The weight of the reel is shifted downward with the down-locking design, making it easier to stop the rod during casting. The high-quality TPSF two-handed cork grip subtly completes the overall look of the rod.

In short: Many Hardy fans had high expectations for the successor to the popular Shadow series. In our eyes, the Aydon steps into these footsteps as a venerable successor and goes even further. The high-quality construction of the rod, combined with the user-friendly action, will delight many two-handed fly fishermen. Whether in the spring for large salmon in Norway, for Argentine monster trout, or in an intimate Danish stream with sinking lines – the new Aydon Spey series covers all these and many more applications. The outstanding price-performance ratio of the new Aydon Travel is the "Cherry on Top" for us; Hardy has really pulled out all the stops here.

Details:

• High-quality spey rod from Hardy
• Sintrix Multi-Modulus carbon fiber blank
• Tuned, user-friendly action
• Crisp recovery for more power in casting
• Medium-fast blank provides plenty of feedback
• Compatible with many line systems
• Olive-green blank
• High-quality, ergonomically shaped TPSF two-handed cork grip
• Hard-chromed single-foot guides
• Durable titanium guides with ceramic inserts
• High-quality construction
• Lightweight, down-locking custom reel seat
• 4-piece
• Delivered in a custom rod tube