Hardy Marksman Specialist 11’ 10” Float Rod

Hardy's launch back into coarse fishing with Marksman rods has been a huge success and resulted in an even more diverse range of anglers buying into the brand than expected. One of the most popular rods in the Marksman range has been the 13ft Specialist Float, which has the most forgiving anti-lock action imaginable, combined with superbly crisp casting and striking power.

Hardy have taken this format a step further with an even more responsive and equally forgiving 2-piece 11ft 10 inch Specialist Float rod, which once again has one of the best anti-lock actions ever made! This has been achieved by carefully blending high modulus carbons in two sections instead of three, losing the stiffness of an extra joint and creating a two-piece rod that can be broken down evenly. The latter feature allows the rod to be stored fully tackled up and ready for action. The unique 11ft 10 inch format cleverly offers similar fishing length in front of the reel seat to conventional 12ft float rods, thanks to a slightly shorter handle, which makes for faster and easier handling.

This lightweight rod has many uses, from trotting small rivers for dace, Grayling and chub, to fishing light to medium waggler tackle on shallow lakes. It will also slot in perfectly on canals and drains, along with more fined float fishing tactics on commercial fisheries. This shorter float rod is the perfect choice when light lines and small hooks are required to tempt bites. The Hardy Marksman 11ft 10 inch Specialist Float makes you want to go fishing the instant you pick it up, and weighing a featherweight 185g you'll hardly notice you're holding anything, even when using the rod all day!        

• - Super lightweight high modulus carbon.
• - Offers more finesse than standard short float rods.
• - Total Anti-Lock fish playing performance.
• - Lightweight, hardwearing Fuji SiC line guides.
• - Two-piece format allows ready rigging.
• - Custom-machined anodised aluminium reel seat.
• - High grade flor cork handle.
• - Hook keeper ring and protective laser etched alloy butt cap.
• - Worldwide Extended Warranty.