Hardy CLS Fly Reel Wins Best Freshwater Fly Reel – IFTD 2012

From Hardy North America:

About the CLS

Practical, reliable cassette reel with a stunning aesthetic design. Includes
the Hardy line ID system and our Hardy designed and developed
cassette locking system (CLS) – this innovative feature instantly locks/
unlocks the spool into place at the flick of a switch, yet reduces the
stress placed upon working parts within the system to a minimum.

• Centralized twin Rulon disc drag for smooth, powerful line control
• Large arbor design for rapid retrieval and minimal line memory
• Large backing capacities
• Hardy fly line ID system – mark the spools with the line type using supplied pins
• 6061 bar stock aerospace grade aluminum construction, fully anodized
• Tool-less conversion from left to right hand wind
• Modified poly carbonate spools with captive release
• Supplied with three spools and sufficient ID pins to make up three lines
• Supplied with Hardy neoprene reel & spool case

MSRP $259.00 – $289