It is a fact that more salmon are caught each year with a spinner than with a fly. Lure fishing can be every bit as skilful as the fly and equally absorbing. With the Marksman Spin, Hardy has produced a state of the art series of rods that combine classic good looks with the latest blank technology. The actions are carefully tailored to allow easy casting of a wide range of lures, whilst providing enough backbone to subdue a strong migratory fish intent upon heading back to the sea.

Stunning cosmetics incorporate a polished aluminium Dr Hamish helical reel seat, Wye butt cap, finest grade Portuguese cork handle and Fuji SIC rings. Each rod comes supplied in a smart cordura tube and carries an unconditional lifetime guarantee.

• 10’ No1. 10-30g – the mainstay of the range when tackling large waters for most species.

• 10’ No2. 18-50g – ideal for larger lures and high water when chasing large spring and autumn fish.

• 11’ 15-40g – useful when extra length allows increased control in strong currents.

The action of the Sirrus is crisp and lively which means it is easy to load for quick, accurate, short or long distance casting. This is central when you are fishing to features, around snags or amongst weed or overhanging trees. The rod’s maneuverability is further enhanced by the short handle, allowing you to move it freely around your body to explore every possible angle.

The Sirrus is not hard in the butt and is exceptionally responsive through its middle and top sections. This gives supreme sensitivity. You can feel intimately the action of your lure and tell instantly if it’s tangled, weeded or, best of all, taken.

Casting weights from 7g to 45g