| The Contented Angler "A genuine fly shop" Amy & Joe Gablick |
Another Classic returns!! - The original “Taupo” Perfect fly reel
was introduced in 1958 to fill the need for a larger capacity trout reel to
handle the legendary monster Rainbows and Browns of New Zealand.
Despite a relatively short production life of only four years, the “Taupo”
was eagerly sought after as a Steelhead, Light Salmon, and large Trout
reel. Continued demand for this classic reel inspired Hardy to
reintroduce the “Taupo” for 2011. While all the dimensions and
aesthetics are true to the original, we have made a couple of
improvements. The new “Taupo” is machined from solid bar stock
aluminum and hard anodized for strength and durability.
was introduced in 1958 to fill the need for a larger capacity trout reel to
handle the legendary monster Rainbows and Browns of New Zealand.
Despite a relatively short production life of only four years, the “Taupo”
was eagerly sought after as a Steelhead, Light Salmon, and large Trout
reel. Continued demand for this classic reel inspired Hardy to
reintroduce the “Taupo” for 2011. While all the dimensions and
aesthetics are true to the original, we have made a couple of
improvements. The new “Taupo” is machined from solid bar stock
aluminum and hard anodized for strength and durability.
This construction also does away with the need for a line guard,
which was an option on the 1958 – 1962 reels. The check
mechanism has been changed from the MK II to the more modern
Lightweight style, which enables the angler to change from Left to
Right hand retrieve at will. While maintaining the looks, feel, and spirit
of it ancestor, the new “Taupo” is a stronger and more functional
successor a Hardy classic. The “Taupo”; the Perfect reel for Switch,
Light Spey, Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead.
which was an option on the 1958 – 1962 reels. The check
mechanism has been changed from the MK II to the more modern
Lightweight style, which enables the angler to change from Left to
Right hand retrieve at will. While maintaining the looks, feel, and spirit
of it ancestor, the new “Taupo” is a stronger and more functional
successor a Hardy classic. The “Taupo”; the Perfect reel for Switch,
Light Spey, Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead.
| The Contented Angler 147 Jefferson Avenue Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068 724-337-0437 |
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| Diameter: 3 7/8" Width of Spool: 1" Overall Width: 1 1/2" Depth of Spool, cross bar to spindle: 1 1/2" Weight: 7 1/2 OZ Capacity: WF8 + 200 yds. of 20lb. backing. Reel Retail Price: $695 |
| The drag, the traditional looks and the large backing capacity make the Hardy Taupo the ultimate salmon and spey reel. |