Hardy Zephyrus Sintrix 440 Spey Rod - 13ft 6in #8/9 (4pc) Ex-Demo Fly Rod

Hardy Zephyrus Sintrix 440 Spey Rod - 13ft 6in #8/9 (4pc) Salmon / Sea Trout - Mint Ex-Demo

Condition:
Used - Excellent / Ex-Demo condition. The rod blank, cork handle, and guides are in immaculate condition with minimal handling signs. Includes protective cloth rod bag and original metallic tube with brass section end fittings.

Description:
Up for sale is one of the finest double-handed salmon and sea trout rods ever engineered by Hardy: the Hardy Zephyrus Sintrix 440 (13ft 6in #8/9).
Renowned worldwide for its effortless line speed, exceptional lifting power, and remarkably low swing weight, the 13ft 6in #8/9 configuration is widely considered the ultimate all-rounder length for UK and international migratory waters. Whether turning over heavy sink tips on large rivers or casting delicate Scandi heads for summer fish, this rod handles every application with smooth precision.
Built with Hardy proprietary SINTRIX 440 technology, the blank delivers up to 60 percent greater compressive strength and is up to 30 percent lighter than conventional carbon fiber rods.

Key Features and Specifications:
Model: Hardy Zephyrus Sintrix 440 Double Handed Spey Rod
Length: 13ft 6in (4-Piece)
Line Rating: #8/9 (Ideal for Scandi, Skagit, and Traditional Spey lines)
Blank Construction: High-modulus SINTRIX 440 Carbon Resin Matrix
Guides: Premium Fuji Titanium Stripper Guides and REC Black Pearl Recoil Snake Guides
Reel Seat: Tri-axial alloy reel seat with custom wood insert
Action: Fast, high-recovery action with a smooth progressive bend
Accessories Included: Protective cloth rod bag and original Hardy metal tube

Important Tube Detail:
The metallic Hardy tube states #7/8 wt due to a accidental mix-up on putting it away, but to be 100 percent clear, the rod itself is the 13ft 6in #8/9 model. The tube cap simply says 7/8.

Condition Details:
This rod is in excellent ex-demo condition. The cork handle is clean, firm, and smooth. The blank finish is a beautifully deep green and free of major scratches, the wraps and epoxy are pristine, and all guides are straight. The metal tube shows light cosmetic storage marks but functions perfectly.

Shipping and Handling:
Will be securely packaged in a rigid protective outer mailing tube and dispatched via fully insured, tracked courier service.