Hardy Averon Streamer Spare Spool

Hardy Averon Streamer Spare Spool is the ultimate tactical upgrade for the dedicated streamer junkie who needs to adapt to changing river conditions on the fly. Rather than carrying multiple fully-rigged outfits, this spare spool allows you to seamlessly transition from a heavy sink-tip line for dredging deep pools to a versatile floating line when fish push into the shallows. Built to the exact demanding specifications of the original Averon reel, it serves as a critical backup and a strategic tool for anglers who demand high-level fish-fighting performance, ultimate line versatility, and less bulk in their packs.

Design

The spool features a highly ported, ultra-ventilated design that sheds excess weight while maintaining structural rigidity for fighting aggressive fish. Engineered with a distinct concave inner profile, it increases backing capacity and ensures uniform line lay when you are reeling in rapidly under pressure. The layout eliminates unnecessary mass, allowing the spool to spin up quickly during fast runs, while seamlessly integrating into the Averon's frame with precision tolerances that prevent thin running lines from slipping through the gaps.

Finish

Treated with a premium Type II anodized finish, this spool delivers exceptional resistance against scratches, impacts, and the harsh elements encountered during rigorous field use. The specialized coating penetrates the metal to prevent corrosion, making it highly durable for everyday freshwater excursions and safe for occasional light saltwater encounters. Visually, the anodization produces a sleek, low-glare sheen that reduces rod flash on sunny days, helping you maintain stealth when stalking easily spooked fish.

Materials

Machined from solid blocks of aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, the spool offers an unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio. This choice of high-quality bar stock aluminum ensures that the spool is light enough to perfectly balance modern, featherweight fly rods, yet tough enough to survive the accidental drops and rock bashes that happen during intense wading sessions. By avoiding weaker die-cast alternatives, Hardy ensures superior durability and exact machining tolerances for a flawless, rattle-free fit every time you swap spools.

Drag

Type: While the drag mechanism is housed within the reel frame, the spool is engineered to seamlessly engage with the Averon's fully sealed, waterproof disc drag system, which is designed to keep grit and water out while stopping hard-charging fish dead in their tracks. Materials: The spool meshes flawlessly with the reel's internal carbon fiber and stainless steel drag stack, ensuring a buttery smooth start-up inertia that protects fine tippets and dissipates heat effectively during extended, blistering runs.

Arbor Size

Built with a true large arbor geometry, this spool maximizes your retrieve rate so you can pick up loose line in a fraction of a second when a heavy trout or bass charges straight at you. The increased diameter also significantly reduces line memory, ensuring that your stiff fluorocarbon leaders or heavy sink-tip streamer lines shoot off the reel in smooth, straight loops rather than coiled tangles.

Warranty

The spool is covered under Hardy's standard limited lifetime warranty for the original owner, protecting against any defects in materials or workmanship. If the spool fails due to a manufacturing flaw, Hardy will repair or replace it at their discretion. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, or accidental damage, and a standard processing and return shipping fee applies to all claims.

More Info

• Best for: Freshwater and light saltwater
• Arbor Size: Large
• Weight Range: 5wt to 7wt lines
• Retrieve: Convertible left/right