Fishing, especially fly fishing, gets into your blood, doesn’t it? Your worthy opponents, trout and salmon, have an excellent chance of winning the fight if you’re not on top of your game. For that reason, it is important to have the best fly fishing tackle you can afford. Like many other anglers, I keep my eye on the new gear that comes out. Here is some information on a great reel from Hardys, the Uniqua 3.
About the Hardy Uniqua 3 Fly Fishing Reel
For around £135.00 (on special offer), you’ll get a great entry into Hardy’s lineup of superb tackles. One of the things about Hardy that I particularly appreciate is that his products and designs are based on his unbeatable combination of technology and experience. If you’re looking for a fly reel that’s exceptionally strong yet lightweight, this Hardy model is worth a serious look. I found that it has a responsive offset drag system that is quick and easy to adjust via a Rulon™ dial. Rulon™, by the way, is a very durable type of plastic known for its low coefficient of friction. It is also fairly abrasion resistant, chemically inert, and performs well over a wide range of temperatures.
Hardy Uniqua 3 Fly Reel Features
The Uniqua 3 reel features a cageless design that allows “palming” for superior fish control. It also has a distinctive click check, complete with that familiar and exciting sound you’ll hear when a fish hits the lure and runs on the line. The drag system is also exceptionally responsive. I found the compensated drag to be easy to adjust and most of all reliable. If you are looking for versatility in your fishing reel, you should know that the Uniqua 3 can be used in fresh or salt water. Would you expect less from Hardy’s?
Learn more about the Hardy Uniqua 3 fly reel
I like to have plenty of backing on my reel, and the Uniqua 3 has room for more than enough. The aluminum casting keeps the weight down and it has a 3 1/2″ diameter. It weighs just over 6 1/4 ounces and can hold 6 and 7 weight fly lines with plenty of backing. The Uniqua 3 is made of A high quality, durable alloy and not cheap machine-stamped components.
About Hardy’s
Hardy is committed to using the latest designs and technologies to create a superior line of fishing tackle products. Reading about the company, I learned that it uses custom-designed static and dynamic testing equipment to ensure all products meet high-quality standards for use in even the most challenging and rigorous fishing locations and weather conditions.
For my money, the Hardy Uniqua 3 fly reel is an excellent and affordable piece of fly fishing tackle. Highly recommended!
