[Frank Whiton]

Hi burk48237,

Thanks for the price information. Hardy is a wonderful old reel maker. My first Steelhead reel was a Hardy that I bought in 1954. I don't remember if it was a St George or a Perfect. I seem to remember it was a St George. Bought it used for $75. I was 19 and that was a lot of money to me. It was a 4" model and held a bunch of line and backing.

Sage, and Orvis have always been companies that sold other companie's reels with their brand name. It would seen a natural fit for them to buy overseas. Selling a reel made overseas does not necessarily mean the reel is low quality. Everybody is using the same CNC machinery. The problem I have is why spend $300/$600 for a reel made overseas when there are just great reels made in America for the same money. It is a choice that each person must make for themselves. I am glad to see Hardy is finding ways to keep their reels on the market at a competitive price.

Frank