Building on one of Hardy’s most iconic heritage designs, the Cascapedia MKV pairs classic aesthetics and its signature audible click with modern performance upgrades. Inside its polished, bar-stock aluminum frame is an upgraded sealed carbon disc drag system engineered for low startup inertia, increased stopping power, and full element protection for all-water use. Refined sizing matches modern rods and lines seamlessly, while an updated drag knob allows precise, effortless adjustments. The result is a reel that honors its legendary legacy while performing impeccably for the modern angler.
Key Features
- Classic Cascapedia design with iconic Hardy sound and modern engineering throughout
- New sealed carbon disc drag—smooth, powerful, and corrosion-resistant
- Updated sizing for better line fit and rod balance
- Improved drag knob for easier, more precise adjustment
- Machined from bar stock aluminium for enduring strength
- Hand-built in Alnwick, England, continuing more than a century of reel making tradition
| Reel Size | Fly Line Capacity | Weight | Drag |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | WF5+75 (20lb Dacron) | 7.13 oz | 0.5 lb |
| 6/7 | WF6+140 (20lb Dacron) | 10.2 oz | 6 lb |
| 8/9 | WF8+200 (30lb Dacron) | 13.23 oz | 6 lb |
| 10/11 | WF10+310 (30lb Dacron) | 14.5 oz | 8 lb |
Built from the specifications of your selected option and validated by Stillwater Fly Shop staff.
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