Looking for the Most Versatile, Feature-Packed Reel Found Anywhere
that Provides Hardy Performance at an Affordable Price?
Product Review: The Hardy Demon Reel
From the second we hard this reel was coming to the store we knew it was going to be something unique from Hardy Fishing. As it turns out the Hardy Demon Reel sets a new standard in its price category
So what make this reel so special?
The Hardy Demon Reel is constructed out of one piece of aluminium but contains all of the vestiges of a quality Hardy barstock alloy product. It looks and feels like a much more expensive reel, but an perfectly balanced cartridge. It is fitted with a precise way that the spool cleverly blends into the look of the hardy demon reel. With the line wound around it, it is impossible to tell it is not a full aluminium spool.
Other impressive features in this quality reel include the ability to change spools in a seconds notice. If you have ever had a cartridge jam up at just that critical second you can appreciate the single touch button release of the entire spool. Just twist the patented spool release system to release pressure and the spool easily disengages. They simply won’t jam and are effortless to get a new one and can be changed.
Ok, What Else Can This Hardy Demon Reel do?
Many folks these days talk about the move towards the Large Arbor. This fine hardy reel utilizes what is best called a Mid Arbor reel which provides ample width for open line coils with a sufficient amount of backing. The tastefully machined handle spins like a champ and provides the solid, sturdy feel of a much heavier (and expensive reel) compared to some of the other brands cartridge reels in this price range.
The bottom line is that if you are angler who likes to carry several different lines in your bag, this is the reel for you. The ease of switching between spools couples with the strength and price value make this an amazing catch.
Here are some more features of the Hardy Demon reel:
- Touch-button spool release – allows you to change spools easily, effortlessly and reliably in seconds.
- Unique spool locking system
- High impact, reinforced composite spools
- Top grade 6061 barstock aluminium cage and spool housing with ultra-strong screw and nut construction
- Four disc Rulon brake
- Tool-less left/right hand conversion – change from left hand wind to right in seconds. No tools.
- Hard Anodised finish
- Positive drag adjuster – incredibly smooth and can adjust from salmon to sea trout in seconds.
- Supplied in a padded Cordura reel case with two spare spools as standard
How Much Does the Hardy Demon Reel Cost?
Despite being from the esteemed House of Hardy the Demon Reels provide incredible value for their cost. A typical cartridge reel in this price range won’t stand up to seasons of abuse and will require replacement. Based on our testing, we have seen the Hardy Demon Reel can take the abuse and still look beautiful . This reel is a wise investment that will be passed down and represents and incredible value for the cost. As they say, the “Demon” is in the Details
The perfect partner for a new Hardy Demon Rod.
Reviews
“Beautifully engineered. Spool locks tightly into place with a large ‘O’ ring, totally different from anything else on the market.”
Demon 7000 – Trout Fisherman
Please specify Left or Right hand wind when ordering: