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HLS² High Performance Series
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Innovator's all new HLS² series fly rods represent the pinnacle of design and performance in fly rod technology. Innovator has once again proven that quality and performance can be achieved for a great price.
Building on the success of our Velocity series our manufacturer approached us 18 months ago concerning new graphite with improved durability and core strength through an advanced multi-directional carbon-fibre matrix which enables our new HLS² series to be lighter and stronger.
We have taken a great deal of time in ensuring each line class represents its true purpose, by this we mean that our 4 weight creek rod is medium action and our saltwater series are fast actions. No need to have a fast action on a creek rod where light tippets, delicate presentations and short distances are its primary use; likewise it is important to have fast action on 7, 8 and 9 weight rods where weighted air resistant flies and fast moving species are your primary target. We encourage all fly anglers to visit their local fly tackle retailer and try the new HLS² series of fly rods, you will not be disappointed in either their performance or presentation. From tube to fittings, simply no corners have been cut and they are the equal of many rods twice their price!
Our 8’ 4-weight allows delicate casts in river pools and helps keep your back cast up where banks and long grass can be a hindrance. It will handle lightly-weighted nymphs to be suspended below a dry fly for covering both surface and sub-surface situations on the same drift. This rod is an absolute joy to use and will become the favoured choice of stream anglers.
The design of the 7-weight rod was our biggest challenge as the question kept arising, freshwater or saltwater? The conclusion,based on ideas put forward and discussions with well-respected guides, was SALTWATER. With modern graphites, and the line speeds now generated, the 6-weight rod is more than capable of casting long distances when searching lake margins for trout.The 7-weight HLS² saltwater rod is a weapon; smooth and powerful and an absolute joy to cast. This rod is ideal for all your estuary/inshore requirements; chasing bream, flathead, Australian salmon and the mighty bonefish. This rod is a must to try before you purchase your next 7-weight fly rod.
A true all-round saltwater fly rod, designed with all the features required in what is often a challenging and harsh environment. Open water with afternoon sea breezes, fast moving fish where speed and presentation are vital and the most often critised comment made concerning saltwater rods - “it must succeed in picking up/water halling the fly line without straining under this extra load”. The 8-weight is a great choice for many species and is a delight to cast from sun up to sun down without fatigue. Ideal for fishing the flats, sneaking up that mangrove creek chasing boofing barra and, when combined with our 9-weight HLS², you will have the ultimate kit for that yearly trip up north covering both inshore and offshore species.
The 9-weight fly rod is ideal when chasing pelagics offshore; longtail tuna, mac tuna and their brethren are powerful fish and the low-down grunt of a 9-weight assists in landing these speedsters. Also an ideal line weight for chasing those flats species like permit, golden trevally, etc. when strong tidal movement demands large dumbell eyes to ensure your crab pattern is sitting on the bottom. We have extended the fighting butt on the 9-weight by 6mm to help keep the fly reel handle away from shirts etc. during those extended battles with larger species. When dealing with wind, current and larger species, look no further than our HLS² 9-weight.
| Model | Length | Line # | Sections | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480-4 | 8' | 4 | 4 | 74g | |
| 790-4 | 9' | 7 | 4 | 119g | Fighting butt |
| 890-4 | 9' | 8 | 4 | 123g | Fighting butt |
| 990-4 | 9' | 9 | 4 | 125g | Fighting butt |
