Fly Fishing Tackle Report: The Hardy Bougle MK VII (MK7) Reel
When the subject is fly fishing tackle, you could call me a curmudgeon. Just what is a curmudgeon? Well, according to an old dictionary I found, it’s a “crusty, irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas.”. I especially like the “stubborn ideas” bit, because I take it to mean that I prefer a traditional, proven approach to fly fishing. Over a matter of time, this crabby angler has purchased a broad variety of fishing tackle; however, I always end up reverting back to Hardy products. Keep reading for a concise overview of one of my most favoured products: the Bougle MK VII (MK7) reel.
Fly Fishing Tackle: Chief Facets of the Bougle MK VII (MK7) Reel
Costing approximately £429.00, this MK VII definitely is quite an expenditure for many fishers. However, I would be happier to purchase a few pieces of premium fly fishing tackle than a boatload of inexpensive gear that’s like to fail when I need it most. The spool, plate, and frame of the Bougle are built with sturdy 6061 aluminium. Curious, I looked up 6061 aluminium, and learned that it’s a strong aluminium alloy that contains silicon and magnesium as its principal alloying elements. 6061 aluminium has superior mechanical properties, and is easy to weld. Such features place it among the most widely used aluminium alloys for day to day use. Thus, I was contented to know that it was utilised in the MK VII reel.
Fly Fishing Tackle: More About the Hardy Bougle MK VII (MK7) Reel
Still another high-quality factor as far as the putting together of this fishing reel is that this aluminium is polished first, then anodised; this gives the highest degree of protection. Note that if you have different reels from the MK line of products such as I do, you need to recognise that the spools are interchangeable between the MK4, MK5, and MK6 fishing reels. Additionally, this Bougle MK VII comes with a stainless steel ball race to ensure extra smooth functioning. There’s a strong, revolving nickel-silver line guard. The click check system makes a sweet sound to my ears, and has a good, wide range. The Hardy designers have outdone themselves with this particular reel, even for a hard-to-please fisher like me. It is simple to adjust it from left-handed winding to right-handed winding. The fishing reel’s back is secured into position by way of a dovetail fit, in conjunction with two decay-proof screws made of stainless steel. Around 225m of line can be put on the MK VII. The reel has a 101m diameter, and a 256g weight.
Fly Fishing Tackle: Concerning the Bougle Layout
Over a century ago, a fisherman by the name of Louis Bougle asked The Hardy company to design a light reel with a line capacity that could entertain the lighter fishing rods of this epoch. Thus, the Bougle range was born, first appearing in Hardy’s 1903 catalogue. The nearly-perfect design has changed little since then, except for a few improvements by the engineers at Hardy. Sporting the feel and appearance of the firm’s extremely well-liked MK IV, this MK VII, having these superb features, is a distinctly modernised version of a customary Hardy fly fishing tackle style. I’m happy to recommend it without reservations.
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