Hardy Angel Rod

• Highest all-round performance available

• Ultra-slim profile blanks reduce wind-drag

• Low-profile internal spigot system gives improved power transfer through the rod

• Unique blend of ultra-high and high-intermediate modulus carbon fibre for incredible recovery

• Fuji SiC stripper guides

• Ultra-fast dampening gives super-smooth loop formation and casting

• Unique anodised locking reel seat with Texalium insert

• Smuggler version also available

• Available in 4 to 8 weight options

ANGEL ROD RANGE

Howard Croston, our specialist product adviser and England Team Member, explains exactly what we were trying to achieve with the Angel.

"Our objectives were to make the lightest, most responsive rod ever made. We wanted a rod that could deliver great performance with a minimum of effort. And that’s what we’ve done. The Angel gives great loop formation, and you can point, lift and shoot out a line with bull’s-eye accuracy. It is as close as we can get to that indescribable buzz you feel when you pick up a rod that you know instantly is made for you. The Angel isn’t just physically light – we’ve shaved half an ounce off virtually every other comparable fl y rod in
the world - but it feels light."

"So, we’ve built the best rod in the world. Where did we go from there? Well, to the guides and the ghillies of the world. We put the Angel through a whole year of trials in every conceivable climate and water type - for fish big and small. Long casting. Short casting. Baking hot or freezing cold, the Angel has been there and done it. I’ve lived with the rod for well over a year and it’s truly great. I love it. Definitely my favourite rod.”

We also realise that the best rod in the world deserves to see the world so we’ve built a multi-piece Smuggler version. This breaks down into a rod tube short enough to fit into any suitcase, holdall or aircraft locker so that you never need to go anywhere without your guardian Angel.

The Angel has won a host of awards and received fantastic reviews world wide. It's the most talked about range for years. The hope we had for it during its development have been more than realized. Its lightness and fast tip action gives incomparable loop formation. You can point, lift and shoot out a line with unerring accuracy.

The Angel range has now been increased for 2007, with the following rods added for specific purposes:

The 8' #3 - is capable of cushioning the lightest of tippets yet still throws the tightest of loops in confined places.
The 8'6" #4 - fast and responsive it turns over larger mayflies and bulky sedges yet retains precision and control.
The 10' #6 - the all round still water rod, ideal for top of the water techniques and fast coverage of rising fish.
The 9'6" #8 - the long distance bank rod or powerful sea trout weapon.

Rod Specifications

Model	Order No.	Hardy Code	Length (ft/m)		Rating	Sections	Weight (oz/g)		Handle
Angel 8’ #3 4pc	807891	HRA010	8’	2.44	#3	4	2 2/3	78	RHW
Angel 8’6 #4 4pc	807907	HRA020	8’6	2.55	#4	4	2 5/6	80	RHW
Angel 9’ #4 4pc	807099	HRA030	9’	2.74	#4	4	2 5/6	80	RHW
Angel 9’ #5 4pc	807105	HRA040	9’	2.74	#5	4	3	84	RHW
Angel 9’ #6 4pc	807112	HRA050	9’	2.74	#6	4	3 1/9	88	RHW
Angel 9’6 #6 4pc	807129	HRA060	9’6	2.90	#6	4	3 1/3	95	FW + EH
Angel 9’6 #7 4pc	807136	HRA070	9’6	2.90	#7	4	3 2/5	96	FW + EH
Angel 9’6 #8 4pc	807914	HRA075	9’6	2.90	#8	4	3 5/8	103	FW + EH
Angel 10’ #6 4pc	806108	HRA078	10’	3.05	#6	4	3 1/2	100	FW + EH
Angel 10’ #7 4pc	807143	HRA080	10’	3.05	#7	4	3 1/2	101	FW + EH
Angel Smuggler 8’6 #4 6pc	807150	HRA140	8’6	2.59	#4	6	3	84	RHW
Angel Smuggler 9’ #5 6pc	807167	HRA150	9’	2.74	#5	6	3 1/9	88	RHW
Angel Smuggeler 9’ #6 6pc	807174	HRA160	9’	2.74	#6	6	3¼	92	RHW
Angel Smuggler 9’6 #7 6pc	807198	HRA170	9’6	2.90	#7	6	3½	100	FW + EH
Angel Smuggler 9’ #8 6pc	807181	HRA180	9’	2.74	#8	5	3½	100	RHW

Handle Abbreviations
RHW = Reversed Half Wells
FW + EH = Full Wells with Extension Handle
TPS = Two Piece - Shape
CIGAR = Classic Cigar Shape