If you're engaged in European competition fishing, you'll quickly come across the name "Hanák," especially in the realms of Euronymphing, Czech Nymphing, and more. This Czech niche boutique is a well-established name, and for a good reason – Hanák's team members regularly grace the podiums of various fly fishing competitions.
Ultra-light, slim, and powerful! The brand-new Superb RS Graphene complements Hanak's flagship lineup with additional premium models designed specifically for demanding dry fly and nymph fishing, featuring an adapted, even more responsive rod action. Multiple world and European champion Luboš Roza developed this rod series in collaboration with big-fish expert František Hanák, creating an extremely practical rod.
Graphene makes it possible!
RS stands for "Race Sense" and signifies speed, slimness, sensitivity, and performance. This interplay of extremes is made possible by Hexagon Graphene in the carbon matrix of the blank. The hexagonal graphene grids have a 200 times higher tensile strength than steel with an incredibly low weight. This allows for a weight reduction of approximately 30% compared to pure carbon rods. Especially in longer rods, this technology enables a new level of performance, and that's precisely why these rods have convinced us.
For the 25th anniversary of HANÁK Competition, these rods received an exclusive design with many clever improvements. The blank of these rods shines in an Olive Gold tone, and the exclusive black reel seat in Hexagon design (similar to the structure of the graphene material) gives the rod finesse and elegance. For perfect feel and comfort while fishing, the slim, ergonomic Half Wells grip made of AAAA cork is equipped with a real wood extension, providing a seamless transition into the handle and allowing even better bite detection with the index finger. To reduce weight and swing weight and improve line guidance with fine lines, the blank is equipped with high-quality ANT (anti-tangle) stripping guides and RECoil Titanflex snake guides, which are extremely light and break-resistant. Nymph enthusiasts will also appreciate the small hook holder directly above the grip. Overall, a very well-thought-out design with attention to detail and, above all, a highly application-oriented design. You can tell that this rod was developed by professionals who master their craft perfectly.
Superb RS Dry Fly
With a uniform length of 282 cm in all three classes (#3, #4 & #5), this rod is particularly precise with light flies, especially at medium to longer distances. The fast action helps in clean and, above all, accurate laying of the line, allowing you to position your fly perfectly in front of a rising fish. Nevertheless, the rod can also be used for other techniques. Nymph fishing upstream with a greased leader or with wet flies in a swing, even with a modern nymph rig, it feels particularly comfortable at shorter distances due to its sensitive, fast action.
In short: If you're looking for a rod that not only looks good, is ultra-light, and extremely well-built but also delivers top performance on the water, you're in the right place. The expertise of Luboš Roza and Franta Hanák is perfectly fused in this rod. Competition meets Trophy Fish!
Details:
- Sensitive rod for precise casts
- Designed for demanding dry fly fishing
- Developed in collaboration with Luboš Roza and Franta Hanák
- RS (Race Sense): Speed, Slimness, Sensitivity, and Performance
- Hexagon Graphene: significantly lighter, reactive blanks
- Blank in classic olive-gold
- ANT (anti-tangle) stripping guides
- Featherlight RECoil Titanflex snake guides
- Hook holder above the grip
- Ergonomic, extra-slim Half Wells grip made of AAAA cork
- Real wood grip extension for better bite detection and precision
- Length markings on the blank
- Filigree reel seat with real wood details
- 4-piece design
- Delivery in a hexagonal rod tube
Class | Lengths | Weight | Transport Length | Handle |
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3 | 9.3 ft (2.82 m) | 75 g | 75 cm | Half Wells |
4 | 9.3 ft (2.82 m) | 77 g | 75 cm | Half Wells |
5 | 9.3 ft (2.82 m) | 79 g | 75 cm | Half Wells |
Hanak is a well-established name among all nymph fishermen, as the company from the Czech Republic has been a synonym for the best jig hooks on the market for many years now. But Hanak rods and reels also enjoy an excellent reputation thanks to their first-class performance and practice-orientated features - in the international competition scene and beyond, where Hanak products are now widely recognised. This is hardly surprising, because you can really rely on Hanak!