New rod and reel for hill lochs.

[Pearly Invicta]

How's this for service?

I snapped my Hardy Graphite Deluxe 5 wt at the ferrule and took it into Perthshire Fieldsports (now shut but belonged to Hardy) and asked for a quote to fix it.

They sent it off to Alnwick and it came back 2 weeks later fixed, with some of the cork handle filled, 2 rings rebound, polished and the ferrule stopper replaced.

The cost? Oh, no cost sir- this is a Hardy rod!

I bought the rod second hand for 90 quid.

This all happened about 5-6 years ago but things seem to have changed at Hardy/Greys since then.

[Spindrift]

Well I've gone and done it.
Ordered a 10 ft / 5, Vision 3 zone with Vision reel+ a couple of lines from FMTC. Just went for the package. Ill have to get out and learn how to cast now. If you happen to see me -  stand well clear!!!

Thanks for all the advice.

Cheers  Dave.