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Ultradisc Cassette Fly Reel
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SKU: ultradisc-cassette-fly-reel
Overview
Hardy’s cassette reel system is built for anglers who want quick line changes and a refined setup for modern fly fishing. The frame design is intended to reduce weight while the built-in line guard helps manage thin running lines with less fuss. A full disc drag system with fine adjustment offers controlled stopping power, and the large arbour polycarbonate spools are designed for rapid line recovery. The reintroduced “CLS” locking system adds a simple, reliable way to swap spools when conditions or line choices change.
Why Hunters Choose the Hardy
All-new Frame
Design delivers significant weight savings
Built-in Line
Guard helps control thin running
Full Disc
Drag system offers fine adjustment
Large Arbour
Polycarbonate spools support rapid line
Cls Locking
System enables simple, fast spool
Key Features
- All-new frame design reduces reel weight while maintaining a cassette reel format.
- Built-in line guard helps control thin running lines.
- Full disc drag system offers fine adjustment and stopping power.
- Large arbour polycarbonate spools support rapid line recovery.
- CLS locking system enables simple, fast, reliable spool changes.
- High-end cassette reel system from Hardy's Ultradisc line.
Best Used For
- Anglers wanting a cassette reel system with quick spool changes on the water
- Fly fishers using thin running lines who want built-in line control
- Users needing fine drag adjustment for varied fishing situations
- Anglers who value rapid line recovery from a large arbour spool design
- Those seeking a high-end reel system with a simple, reliable locking mechanism
Specifications
| Built In Line Guard | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cassette Reel System | Yes |
| Drag Adjustment | Fine adjustment |
| Drag System | Full disc drag system |
| Frame Design | All-new frame design |
| Line Guard | Built-in line guard design |
| Long Description | 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. Finally, the re-introduction of the much loved "CLS" locking system offers simple, fast, and reliable spool change time and time again. |
| Rapid Line Recovery | Yes |
| Short Description | Hardy set new standards in 2008 with the introduction of&nb... |
| Spool Change System | CLS locking system |
| Spool Change Time | Simple, fast, and reliable |
| Spool Type | Large arbour polycarbonate spools |
| Stopping Power | Ample stopping power |
| Weight Saving | Significant weight saving |
Pros
- All-new frame design delivers significant weight savings.
- Built-in line guard helps control thin running lines.
- Full disc drag system offers fine adjustment and stopping power.
- Large arbour polycarbonate spools support rapid line recovery.
- CLS locking system enables simple, fast spool changes.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Cassette-style spool changes are a core feature, so this reel is best suited to anglers who value quick spool swaps over a traditional fixed-spool setup.
- The built-in line guard is designed around thin running lines, so its benefits may be most relevant when used with that type of line.
- The full disc drag offers fine adjustment, but it is still a reel-specific drag system rather than a substitute for choosing the right line and setup for the target species.
- Polycarbonate spools are part of the design, which may be a practical trade-off for anglers who prefer metal spool construction.
Suggested Comparisons
- Large arbor fly reels
- Disc drag fly reels
- Cassette fly reel systems
Suggested Accessories
- Fly line
- Backing
- Reel pouch
- Spare spool
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of reel is the Ultradisc Cassette Fly Reel?
It is a cassette fly reel from Hardy, designed around a cassette spool system.
What drag system does this reel use?
It uses a full disc drag system with fine adjustment.
Does the reel include a line guard?
Yes. The frame design incorporates a built-in line guard intended to control thin running lines.
What is the spool design on this reel?
The reel uses large-arbour polycarbonate spools, which are described as providing rapid line recovery.
How are spool changes handled?
The reel features Hardy’s re-introduced "CLS" locking system, described as offering simple, fast, and reliable spool changes.