Why We Like The Hardy Fortuna Regent Fly Reel
For those of us who dream of bonefish and redfish, the Hardy Fortuna Regent Fly Reel is a big-time reel for saltwater fisheries. The reel has a large arbor and narrow spool profile, and it's built around a high-power drag system that's sealed in Hardy's best waterproof drag housing. With its effortless control, power, and rapid line retrieval, it's a worthy successor to the original Fortuna series.
Details
- Saltwater reel designed for demanding conditions
- Carbon fiber disc drag system in a waterproof hub
- Waterproof sealing is the best in a Hardy fly reel
- Large arbor for easier line pickup
- Narrow spool for easy level line stacking during fights
- Right-/Left-hand retrieve
- 1.0:1 gear ratio
- Shipped in a neoprene reel pouch
- Item #HDYB05K
- Material
- aluminum alloy
- Drag System
- carbon disc drag
- Backing Capacity
- [8000] 175ft (20lb Dacron), [10,000] 200ft (30lb Dacron), [12,000] 250ft (30lb Dacron)
- Fly Line Weight
- [8000] 7/8/9wt, [10,000] 9/10/11wt [12,000] 11+wt
- Left and Right Handed Operation
- yes
- Extra Spool
- yes
- Claimed Weight
- [8000] 6.9oz, [10,000] 7.7oz [12,000] 8.3oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 year
- Activity
- fly fishing