Review: Hardy Ultradisc Cassette fly reel

4.5 (384) · $ 34.99 · In stock

A great new die-cast fly reel design with a stealthy matte-gray powder-coat finish, the Clearwater Large Arbor Cassette is still the best performance-to-value reel in the industry. With a powerful inline, Rulon-to-stainless, stacked disc drag that can hold its own with high-performance machined reels, the new Clearwater Large Arbor is easily converted to either left- or right-hand retrieve and has a positive click drag knob for consistent settings every time.

Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Cassette Reel

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Hardy set new standards in 2008 with the introduction of the first high-end cassette reel system seen on the market. This year, see that bar raised yet again with the all new Ultradisc cassette reel. The all-new frame design allows significant weight saving and incorporates a built-in line guard design that effortlessly controls thin running lines. A full disc drag system provides ample stopping power with fine adjustment, and the large arbour polycarbonate spools result in rapid line recovery.