In May 2010, Hardy & Greys Ltd. publicised a cutting-edge fresh development in fly fishing rod technology which is ready to change the industry along with the sport itself. You might just remember that Hardy, a respected fly fishing tackle business in the UK, was the firm that brought in carbon fibre technology to fishing rods. Well, it seems they have done it yet again by using a substance named SINTRIX™. Curious? Actually I was too. Please read on to learn what I’ve discovered so far concerning this new fly fishing tackle technology.
Fly Fishing Tackle - What exactly is SINTRIX™
SINTRIX™ is actually a truncated acronym for “silica nano matrix.” This is a state of the art resin formulation intended for carbon fibre rods. This resin reinforces the rod blank in such a manner that the chance of splitting is nearly impossible and damage is extremely improbable. In development, Hardy examined SINTRIX™ rods on a jig that just about bent them into two pieces without breakage. This component is 60% more robust than conventional carbon fibre though being around 30% less bulky. Impressive! While initially limited to Hardy’s fly rod brand, the business intends to bring in SINTRIX™ technology to its coarse, sea, and carp series too, including the brand names Chub and Greys. SINTRIX™ rods are likely to be marketed early on in 2011.
Fly Fishing Tackle - The Trouble with Current Carbon Fibre Rod Engineering
Back when carbon fibre fly rods were originally offered, they transformed the manner in which we fished. Fishermen abandoned other kinds of fishing rods and rallied behind carbon fibre rods in droves. Gradually, though, we discovered that these kinds of rods, despite the fact that they have several strengths, are vulnerable to breakage. As carbon rod technology replaced fibreglass rod technology, I expect that SINTRIX™ rods could make substantial inroads against rods produced with carbon fibre. Carbon fibre rods have resin that encompasses the carbon. The resin acts to hold the fibres parallel to each other, which subsequently enables the rod flex. Yet, if a carbon fibre rod is required to bend further than a particular boundary, the resin will fail, which causes the rod to break. This is because the carbon fibre is naturally tougher than conventional resins.
Fly Fishing Tackle - The Fix? SINTRIX™ Rods
SINTRIX™ rod technology utilizes a fortified resin matrix that is enhanced to provide superior reinforcement to the carbon fibres. Hardy & Greys Ltd. have developed a unique kind of silica nano sphere and combined it into the resin of SINTRIX™ rods. The consequence? A rod in which the carbon fibre is better supported and strengthened. To the angler, this means that the fishing rod allows a remarkably easy throw. A SINTRIX™ has superior tensile durability that permits it to bend to a greater degree versus other rods without having damage. SINTRIX™ rods also resist unforeseen ruin better. Designed to support weights from 5 to 250 pounds, these types of rods are expected to cause sweeping transformation in the way we fish. I look forward with loads of anticipation to acquiring my first SINTRIX™ rod, which I’m sure is going to be a terrific improvement to my fly fishing tackle set.
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