Famed English fly reel maker Hardy has announced a new meaningful collaboration with Trout Unlimited, with the new limited edition TU Tealweight Fly Reel. This is a commemoration of 65 years of the Trout Unlimited’s work in protecting and restoring North America’s rivers and streams. The new limited edition Trout Unlimited Tealweight Fly Reel is a celebration of conservation, craftsmanship, and the future of fly fishing.
“At Hardy, we’ve always believed that the beauty of fly fishing goes beyond the act of fishing—it’s about the rivers we fish, the ecosystems we treasure, and the legacy we leave,” said Jake Fischenich, Brand Manager for Hardy. “This collaboration with TU is our way of honoring their decades-long commitment to safeguarding these invaluable waters while offering anglers a piece of history they can carry to the stream.”
The Limited Edition TU Tealweight Reel is a handcrafted piece made in Hardy’s Alnwick workshop, each featuring a striking deep teal anodized finish, hand-polished nickel silver line guard, and Hardy’s iconic check mechanism. The reel bridges the heritage of Hardy reel design with modern innovations and materials. This is a limited run with only 300 of these fly reels being made. Each is individually numbered and engraved with Trout Unlimited’s signature “Trout” logo, ensuring its place as a collector’s item for fly fishing enthusiasts and collectors. For those who want to use the pieces in their collection, the Trout Unlimited Tealweight is designed to be mated to a 3-4 weight rod and delivers the timeless click-check sound that Hardy fly reels are known for. Lastly, for each reel that is sold, $100 will be donated to Trout Unlimited to help their efforts in river, stream, and watershed restoration across the United States.
“This collaboration underscores our shared belief in preserving the waters that are vital to our sport,” Jake Fischenich added. “From the skilled hands that craft each reel in Alnwick to the conservationists in the field, this partnership is a testament to what we can achieve together.”
The Limited Edition TU Tealweight Reel is available now from any authorized Hardy dealers and online at www.hardyfishing.com, the reel has an MSRP of $595.00
Hardy Limited Edition TU Tealweight Fly Reel Key Features
- Handcrafted in Alnwick, England
- Deep “Teal Green” anodized finish
- Hand polished nickel silver line guard with 1972 interchangeable check mechanism
- Adjustable click check
- 3 screw latch cover
- Engraved with the TU “Trout” logo
- Limited Edition: only 300 reels made
- Ideally suited for 3-4 wt rods
- MSRP: $595.00
- AVAILABLE: December 2024
