HARDY'S.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 13704, 19 September 1908, Page 7

HARDY'S.

FISHING TACKLE - DEPOT. Mr F- Taster (who is sole agent for Timaru of Hardy's celebrated;' fish'ng tackle) has just opened up a cpuse of this firm's goods. The rods as usual are unapproachable for quality and fitlisb; th* 15ft. Hi-JRegans are of double-built with steel centres and lock joints', and thv built-eane fly rods arc of such that they sell readily to those..wishing to acquire something that will last 3 lifetime. The greenlreuri rods also will staijd W lotol hard work. The teds consist of - new yilex casting, with jewelled bearings and removable checks; the Perfect', (fyail • bearing) with adjustable check and - the Uniqua, while the gnu metal is;i really good,, solid and serviceable reel- Tfhe l|tt€s are of the best- silk and plaited so as not to twist or tangle, and are waterproofed by a method known only to Hardy Bros. Hardy's fly easts, ar<* known to "Be absolutely the best, on the market, . and are so strong that they can be used a size finer than others, for clearest water. In salmon flies Hardy Brothers eatccl, »ud the small flies 'are of the usual' high-class quality that MrTosker alwaysapplies his customers wi,th and are known to bo very deadly. liardy's \Vtar Well wxidej-s are longer in the "leg-than nfrual, and wj'h care will last for years, -and the i? nice for the hot days and mak<^'angling inor-e pU-asant; There is a large rtinent of phantoms to suit all rivers; also fly books, gaffs, brogue?, net*, and everything to make the anglers' life" a happy one, and lie will do. his inmost to give satisfnri ion to his numerous cni>'omens opd intending purchasers. Mr .T(y>ker has, also just landed a new lot of Slazongers tennis rackets. The 1908-09 balls", for this season - will not be liere for 'a ' fortnight, a* it is impossible to get the best quality in the colonies before that, date-