It's that "very very really really" man from Hardy again!! I bought one of these (the 5000 4/5/6 size) last year, and I'm very satisfied. I can confirm it weighs a mere 70g (97g with 40yds backing, 5wt fly line and leader). Until then I was using a Sage Click #4/5/6 reel which is 18g heavier. The Hardy has a superior clicker (metal, not plastic) but both are lovely modern ultralight reels. The Wychwood River & Stream #4/5 is even lighter, but has a much smaller arbour and lacks a full frame. The weight matters to me because I'm a backpacker, but it's been great to discover how much more fun it is to fish for small(ish) wild trout with a dragless reel.
