I Finally Bought My DREAM Rod & Reel [Hardy Ultralite & Averon]

This one’s been a long time coming… 🎣 In this video, I unbox my dream euro nymphing setup — the Hardy Ultralite rod paired with the Hardy Averon reel — a combination that feels perfectly suited for modern river fishing and competition-style nymphing. I talk through why I chose this setup, what makes it so special for euro nymphing, and how it fits into my Road to the World Championships journey. From balance and sensitivity to reel design and practicality on the river, this is a kit I’ve wanted for a long time. This video is filmed in collaboration with Sportfish, who kindly helped support this setup — but as always, all opinions are my own and based on real fishing experience. 🎣 In this video: • Unboxing the Hardy Ultralite ll rod • First impressions of the Hardy Averon reel • Why this combo is ideal for euro nymphing • How it fits into my competition fishing plans • What I look for in a dedicated river setup If you’re thinking about getting into euro nymphing or upgrading your river kit, hopefully this gives you a useful insight into what to look for. 👉 A full fishing video using this setup will be coming very soon! euro nymphing, euro nymphing setup, hardy ultralite, hardy averon, fly fishing gear, fly fishing unboxing, river fly fishing, competition fly fishing, fly fishing uk, fly fishing scotland, fly fishing for trout, modern fly fishing, vice flies, fly fishing rod review, fly fishing reel review, nymph fishing, fly fishing equipment, trout fishing river, fly fishing setup