In May 2010, Hardy & Greys Ltd. publicised a cutting-edge new progression in fly fishing rod technology that is ready to revolutionise the industry and also the hobby itself. You may recall that Hardy, a respected fly fishing tackle supplier in the UK, was the company that brought in carbon fibre technologies to fishing rods. All right, it seems as though they have done it yet again using a component referred to as SINTRIX™. Intrigued? To be honest so was I. Keep reading to determine what I've discovered up to now in regards to this cutting edge fly fishing tackle technology.

What exactly is SINTRIX™

SINTRIX™ is a truncated acronym for "silica nano matrix." It's a cutting-edge resin formulation made for carbon fibre rods. This resin strengthens the rod blank in such a way that the chance of splitting is just about impossible and destruction is really unlikely. In the process of development, Hardy examined SINTRIX™ rods on a jig that more or less bent them in two without breakage. This substance is 60% stronger than traditional carbon fibre while being about 30% less heavy. Astonishing! While at first confined to Hardy's fly rod line, the business plans to bring in SINTRIX™ technology to its coarse, carp, and sea collections as well, including the brands Chub and Greys. SINTRIX™ rods are likely to launch early in 2011.

Fly Fishing Tackle -The Issue with Current Carbon Fibre Rod Solutions

When carbon fibre fly rods were first obtainable, they altered the technique of how we fished. Fishermen deserted other styles of fishing rods and supported carbon fibre rods in massive numbers. Over time, though, we figured out that these types of rods, even though they include many advantages, are susceptible to damage. In the same way carbon rod technology replaced fibreglass rod technology, I expect that SINTRIX™ rods could make sizeable inroads against rods manufactured with carbon fibre. Carbon fibre rods have resin that surrounds the carbon. The resin is there to keep the fibres parallel to one another, which subsequently allows the rod flex. But, if a carbon fibre rod is forced to flex beyond a certain boundary, the resin will be unsuccessful, inducing the rod to split. This is because the carbon fibre is naturally tougher than conventional resins.

The Solution? SINTRIX™ Rods

SINTRIX™ rod technology employs a fortified resin matrix that's enhanced to provide superior strength to the carbon fibres. Hardy & Greys Ltd. have made a special form of silica nano sphere and blended it into the resin of SINTRIX™ rods. The effect? A rod where the carbon fibre is far better supported and reinforced. To the fisherman, this implies that the rod allows a remarkably even cast. A SINTRIX™ has excellent tensile durability that lets it bend to a larger degree as opposed to other rods without having damage. SINTRIX™ rods likewise resist incidental deterioration better. Created to support a mass from 5 to 250 lbs., these types of rods are envisioned to induce sweeping change in the way we fish. I look forward anxiously to acquiring my first SINTRIX™ rod, which I'm certain is going to be a great component to my fly fishing tackle series.

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