Reel for Hardy 5wt Deluxe Bamboo Rod?

[nrp5087]

I have recently aquired the above rod and plan to use it however I do not have a reel for it... Any suggestions on the a reel on the market? Should it be a heavier reel to balance the rod or lighter (im new to bamboo rods) etc? Thanks a head of time

 

[FrankB2]

A Hardy reel might be a good choice. I bought a 7' 4wt bamboo rod, and it felt great with an Orvis BBSIII reel. I bought another rod from the same maker, but asked for a 7'6" length (both based on Dockerson tapers). The 6" longer rod felt much more tip heavy with the same reel, so length will be a factor in your decision.

 

[nickj]

Hardy LRH Lightweight is the reel for it.

 

[wt bash]

Hardy LRH or a Perfect, Pflueger 1495 (30's 40's era), Ocean City no36, Ballan Heirloom or Catskill, there's a bunch.

 

[caseywise]

gotta go classic hardy....just gotta

casey

 

[leithel]

I have a Hardy LRH that I'm saving for a Jenkins 7'9" 5wt bamboo rod.
If you have the funds though a Perfect would be well..........perfect.

 

[gt05254]

Just to be contrary, English (that would be Hardy)-made Orvis CFO III. Classic good looks combined with legendary performance. LOL, I should write copy for Orvis.
Gary

 

[nrp5087]

Looking at those prices ill never get to use the rod.... anything that costs less?

 

[gt05254]

Get yourself a little Pflueger Medalist and go fishing!
Gary

 

[leithel]

Well OK......In Ard's absence, I will suggest doing a search for a Martin #63.

 

[nrp5087]

What about a grey's G series?

 

[thorsten]

Hardy LRH Lightweight is the reel for it.

I agree 100% :thumbsup:

 

[tennessee dave]

I would tend to go with a 3 1/8 Hardy Perfect if possible.

 

[nrp5087]

I ordered a medalist on ebay everything else you guys were putting up there were far to expensive for a fella like me to afford. I just want to use the rod with somehwat time period fitting reel so i got two medalists for 80$

 

[thorsten]

I ordered a medalist on ebay everything else you guys were putting up there were far to expensive for a fella like me to afford. I just want to use the rod with somehwat time period fitting reel so i got two medalists for 80$

That classic reel should also fit very well.

 

[nrp5087]

Thanks for all your help guys much appreciated! Ill put up some pics when i get a fish on the BAM

 

[golfnfish]

You might try an Orvis Battenkill 5/6 English made click and pawl. They regularly sell on Ebay used for $100 or less. Another good choice for a more moderate priced reel that looks good on cane would be the Hardy Marquis 5 or the Scientific Angler System #5, both English made click and pawl reels by Hardy. You can generally find the SA reel for a little less $ even though they are the same reel and will sell for $150 or less, sometimes much less.

 

[nrp5087]

Is the 1495 medalist only right hand retrieve? or can one make it a left hand retrieve?

---------- Post added at 09:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------

I have found my answer looks like ill be learning to be ambidextrous with my rods :fishing:

 

[tennessee dave]

Get yourself a little Pflueger Medalist and go fishing!
Gary

Excellent suggestion as well.