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There is nothing quite like the Hardy Marksman range.
It isn't just the input of science and technology that makes the Marksman rods so extraordinary, there are other very important considerations. We've utilised the input from our enviable line-up of top consultants and expert rod designers.
Alan Yates has spent nearly three years on the design project and John Bailey has been testing the rods on the bank for nearly as long. So have many others, including Dave Coster. All have been pushing the prototypes to the limits.
Like its two piece brother, the four sectioned Specialist 11' Avon Smuggler retains the flavour of a classic Avon Rod. With a beautiful parabolic action, which controls and subdues fish whilst increasing confidence when the pressure is on, the 11' Avon Smuggler is a wonderful rod for the short session angler.
Built using high modulus carbon, the four sectioned design enables it to be packed away in a car boot, safely out of sight. The ground carbon spigot joints ensure the blank is slim, responsive and lightweight, in fact it is almost impossible to detect that this is a four sectioned rod once in a fishing situation. With a wide range of uses, the Specialist 11' Avon Smuggler is a versatile option for anglers wanting the convenience of a short sectioned rod.
Featuring Hardy Anti-lock which is built in to all Marksman rods. Essentially, when the rod is under load, in a fish-playing situation, it continues to transfer the power, and lunges of the fish, into the rod curve rather than bottoming out too quickly. This greatly reduces the chances of hook pulls, and makes fish playing a truly rewarding experience. By using a special blend of carbons and optimum resin ratios, Hardy have fine tuned the Marksman range to offer ultra high performance rods that retain that all important fish-playing feel.
All Marksman Specialist rods come with protective cordura tube, aluminium stoppers and custom designed anodised aluminium reel seats with screw down reel hoods. (Images below)