Hardy Fly Reels came about in the late 1800's in Alwick, England when the Hardy brothers began developing a line of quality reels and accessories. They provide much of the history behind mid to modern fly fishing and have continually introduced and developed a wide variety of fly reels.
The "Perfect", designed in the 1890s, was the first reel to incorporate ball bearings and is believed to be one of the best designs of the time. Hardy continues to produce quality products today though not all carry the Hardy name.








