Hardy Zane Saltwater No2

As part of my salt-water rig that is being put together now, I managed to get this Zane reel at a very good price. One of the current Hardy reels it bucks my trend of getting older rods and reels. This salt-water rod and reel are going to be brand-spanking-new and of the highest spec available. The Zane reel features an aviation-spec carbon brake pad that offers the best possible braking when needed. The components are rust resistant and the delicate bits are well sealed. I really appreciate the line capacity. I'll be loading it with 30lb backing and the Scientific Anglers - Mastery Textured Series Saltwater Clear Tip WF-9-F/S line mentioned in the post below.

• Incredible strength to weight ratio
• Open drag system allows for easy cleaning
• Woven Avcarb brake pads
• Low start up inertia and instant pick-up
• Large arbor design gives huge backing capacity
• Ergonomically-designed handle
• Aerospace grade aluminium construction
• Suitable for saltwater use

The manufacturer's price for the No2 reel is £379. Difficult to get a new one for under £320 even on eBay.

Model	Code	Spool Code	Capacity (m)	Weight (oz/g)	Diameter
Zane No.0	H00087	H00088	WF7+150	8.92 / 253	3.62 / 92
Zane No.1	HEZS01	HSZS01	WF8+200	9.24 / 262	3.75 / 95
Zane No.2	HEZS02	HSZS02	WF10+300	9.73 / 276	4.00 / 101
Zane No.3	HEZS03	HSZS03	WF12+400	10.33 / 293	4.25 / 107

Download: Hardy Zane Reel Leaflet.pdf [PDF - 1MB]

This Zane range of reels may eventually be replaced by the Hardy Fortuna X series, only just now available in the UK at the time of writing. They have been available in America for a little while in four sizes to suit line weights 8 through 14, Fortuna reels cost $595-$845. In the UK, only a few outlets have them at about £599 for the No1 up to £749 for the No4. So the Zane still remains a very good and reasonably priced salt-water reel. Perhaps the prices of the Fortuna X reels will keep the Zane reels in production for a while to come.