Hardy Gem Smuggler 8’6″ 6 pce travel carbon fly rod #5 with bag & Hardy tube

Maker: Hardy

Model: Gem Smuggler

Approximate year of manufacture: 2000+

Condition: Fine with bag and tube

Material: Carbon

Length/ diameter: 8’6″ 6 piece #5

Country of manufacture: Alnwick England

Ideal use: Trout grayling fly fishing

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: A classic Hardy 8′ 6″ 6-piece Smuggler fly rod in fine condition.  Line rated #5. With a tube pack length of only 21″ this is designed for the travelling angler. Green blank, slim and responsive. Spigot joints, shaped cork handle and wood spacer with light alloy reel fittings. Crisp action. A good all-round river and stream rod for trout or grayling. Comes in maker’s original cloth bag and zip top Cordura tube with carry sling.