

Polarized Sunglasses, Magnifiers & Eyewear Accessories.Loomis GLX & IMX Centerpin Float Rod Handle Conversion Fishing Line – Monofilament, Fluorocarbon, Braided, or Fused Lines.Fishing Waders – Ladies’, Men’s & Youth.Women’s / Ladies Fishing Clothing & Apparel.Custom Handles for Centerpin, Float or Fly Reels.Fishing Reel Repairs, Parts & Cleaning Service.If you are looking for an affordable rod that performs very well on the water and offers excellent quality then you should opt for Hardy Shadow. You won’t miss your target with Hardy Shadow, and also receive a sizeable retrieving capacity, which is rarely available with any other rod. This rod can cast easily in the range of 30ft to 55ft with accuracy and precision. You won’t have to worry about breaking the rod as Hardy Shadow is made from modulus graphite, which adds significant strength to the rod’s structure. Ultra-lightweight of the rod will be quite easy to handle if you are a beginner. It is also mandatory to keep a bill of purchase of your rod to avail replacements and repairs. To get a replacement or repair on your rod, you need to ship your broken rod or broken segments to Hardy’s offices at your own cost. However, Hardy does not provide any replacement or repair if your rod is stolen, burned, broken intentionally, or stolen segments. If you register within this period, you receive replacement and repairs from Hardy, which you can avail at a chargeable fee. To get a warranty on your Hardy Shadow fly rod, you must register your rod within 60 days of purchase to avail warranty services. Overall, this rod gives an equal performance in both fresh and saltwater. This helps to attract the fish out of the water quickly. Progressive tapper of the rod helps the line float without any interruption even if there is drift in the water.

Up locking aluminum reel seats helps the rod perform better in both freshwater and saltwater with the help of tight loops. If you are a beginner, you won’t have difficulty making tight loops with Hardy Shadow. You can easily switch fishing techniques while casting without much effort to tackle the fish. Hardy Shadow fly rod is more versatile compared to other 4-weight fly rods. Hardy Shadow has a small hook keeper who helps protect the line and easily lures the fish out of water. If tackling the fish Hardy Shadow is a 10/10, you can quickly move your rod at any angle and easily retrieve the line without much-needed force to apply. This helps to provide enough reserve power in the lower section of the rod to launch a far line with much less effort. Compared to Hardy Zephrus, Hardy shadow has a lesser stiff butt section and a lighter upper section. I have not seen a lighter swing than Hardy Shadow due to its ultra-lightweight. Length of Hardy Shadow ranges between 8ft to 11ft, which gives a vast casting range to the angler. Line of Hardy Shadow consists of carbon inserts, which makes the line unbreakable.Īlso, the line works smoothly and efficiently, without any disturbance. I used this fly rod in different conditions and weather, and I was relieved because the line did not break or become loose. This rod is more suitable for small streams, and small surfaces as the weight of the rod vary from 2.8oz to 2.9 oz and perform well on large surfaces and rivers. All the rods within the range feature aluminum blocking reel seats either a Burlwood or hard-anodized aluminum spacer.įor beginners, the rod’s weight is very favorable, as one can easily lift this rod without any difficulty. Given a very, very light in-hand feel, yet still high-performance action. All the rods are for the section in design and manufactured with the leading edge in standard carbon fiber technology.

The shadow range is available in nine models from 8ft 4 through to 10 ft 8. You can easily control the direction of the line without much effort. Line control of Hardy Shadow is excellent compared to other 4-weight fly rods.

With the lineup marks and high-quality hardware, including line stripper guides and double chromed intermediates, the shadow really does represent an excellent stepping stone into the hardy range. AAA grade cork handles not only provide smooth and efficient grip but also leaves no rough patches on your hand. When I held the Hardy Shadow fly rod, I found the cork handle to be of top quality. This is due to the Sintirx technology, which Hardy uses, which consists of nano-silica resins, which helps provide the rod with exceptional strength with a pretty lightweight. Hardy Shadow has comparatively less weight and more strength compared to other fly rods of Hardy series.
