Hardy Aydon Sintrix Switch Fly Rod

With short shooting heads and heavy streamers for predatory trout or with fine tube flies for the prized anadromous silver. Within Hardy’s new Aydon rod series, the switch rod segment was of course not left out, because with the Aydon line-up Hardy brings a fully comprehensive rod series to the market, which should cover all applications in freshwater and light saltwater. The topic "salmon and sea trout" is particularly important to the Englishmen and hence, the heads of the rod designers were put extra close together in the development of the Aydon switch rods. The result is application-oriented, well thought-out switch rod models for light salmon and sea trout fishing, but also for effective streamer fishing for trout and co.

This new rod series from the traditional English manufacturer follows in the footsteps of the popular Hardy Shadow, so the expectation of many Hardy fans was accordingly high. The good news: the wait is over and with the Aydon Hardy presents a worthy successor to the successful rod with an impressive price-performance ratio. Because with the Aydon Hardy offers a real premium rod for an affordable price, which hits the market in an even wider range. For example, this extended series of switch rod models. And what we especially appreciate: Each individual rod model is thereby perfectly tailored to the respective area of application. This is due not least to Hardy's own blank technology and the special carbon matrix. Because also with the Aydon, Hardy relies on their long-proven Sintrix technology, which, in addition to a lot of power and energy, as well as a fast recovery, allows an incredible feedback through the blank and thus provides a high degree of sensitivity. But what it means at the end of the day for you on the water: the rod creates the perfect balancing act between performance in the cast and "fishability" in the water. Of course, this is also ensured by the wonderfully tuned medium-fast action with crisp recovery. Precision and feedback during the cast are maintained, while the power when casting somewhat heavier skagit lines and shooting heads is not neglected.

What we particularly appreciate about these switch models: They are "pure" switch rods, so they can be operated both single-handed and two-handed, depending on the area of use and preference. This is helped not least by the high-quality switch-style cork handle and the light weight of the rod.

The construction of the rod is, as you would expect from Hardy, flawless and uses the highest quality components despite the affordable price. The hard-chrome snake guides and the high-quality titanium stripping guides with ceramic inlay are perfectly placed on the olive green blank. They reduce friction during casting and increase the longevity of your lines. The lightweight, downlocking reel seat with double lock nut keeps your reels wabble-free and discreetly completes the overall look of the rod.

In short, many Hardy fans had very high expectations for the successor to the popular Shadow series. In our eyes, the Aydon follows in these footsteps as a venerable successor and even goes one step further. The high-quality construction of the rod, coupled with the user-friendly action will delight many Switch rod lovers. We like the fact that the rods can be operated both one and two-handed and cover a wide range of applications with the different models. The outstanding price-performance ratio of the new Aydon Switch rods is the "cherry on top" for us, Hardy really put a lot of bang into the buck.

Details:

• Sintrix Multi-Modulus Carbon Fiber Blank
• Tuned, user-friendly action
• Crisp recovery for plenty of precision
• Medium fast blank
• Can be paired easily with many line systems
• Blank in noble olive green
• High quality, ergonomically shaped switch cork handle
• Hard chrome snake guides
• Robust titanium stripping guides with ceramic inlay
• High quality construction
• Lightweight, down-locking custom aluminum reel seat
• 4-piece for easy transport
• Supplied in a custom rod tube