Has anyone tried the 8wt Hardy Gem Smuggler?

That time of the year again...

I've been thinking of getting a sturdier one-handed travel rod, and I
just bumped into an 8wt Hardy Gem Smuggler with a reasonable price
tag. However, as usual, I have again no way of casting the rod before
buying (that's the way we usually have it over here, no matter how
much we cry over the issue). So I was wondering if anyone has had a
chance to try this rod. All information would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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there are a couple of comments about one of the Gem models below in the "is
there and advantage in a spey rod?" discussion
"Jarmo Hurri" wrote in message
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That time of the year again...

I've been thinking of getting a sturdier one-handed travel rod, and I
just bumped into an 8wt Hardy Gem Smuggler with a reasonable price
tag. However, as usual, I have again no way of casting the rod before
buying (that's the way we usually have it over here, no matter how
much we cry over the issue). So I was wondering if anyone has had a
chance to try this rod. All information would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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Jarmo Hurri

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"Jarmo Hurri" wrote in message
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That time of the year again...

I've been thinking of getting a sturdier one-handed travel rod, and I
just bumped into an 8wt Hardy Gem Smuggler with a reasonable price
tag. However, as usual, I have again no way of casting the rod before
buying (that's the way we usually have it over here, no matter how
much we cry over the issue). So I was wondering if anyone has had a
chance to try this rod. All information would be much appreciated.

Did Abu then use Hardy blanks or vice versa?
The multi-piece Abu 7/8 pack rod was a honey,
slow action, good for beginners (when last used
about 1975.)

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Don Phillipson
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Jarmo Hurri wrote:
That time of the year again...

I've been thinking of getting a sturdier one-handed travel rod, and I
just bumped into an 8wt Hardy Gem Smuggler with a reasonable price
tag. However, as usual, I have again no way of casting the rod before
buying (that's the way we usually have it over here, no matter how
much we cry over the issue). So I was wondering if anyone has had a
chance to try this rod. All information would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

I haven't tried one but there are some reviews here.

http://www.flymartonline.com/reviews-782.html

http://www.flymartonline.com/reviews-783.html

http://www.flyfishing-and-flytying.c...eview/gem.html


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Thanks for the pointers, Sandy.

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On 25 Nov 2003 17:47:26 +0200, Jarmo Hurri
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Thanks for the pointers, Sandy.

John Norris of Penrith has the 8 wt. Gem Smuggler on sale at 50%
off!!!!!

Peter

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Peter John Norris of Penrith has the 8 wt. Gem Smuggler on sale at
Peter 50% off!!!!!

Loose lips... :-)

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