Behind the HARDING Label We re a family of six with a business employing three neighbors. We live and work in the Cascades, a short walk from the fly waters of the North Umpqua River. Fly fishing is a part of our life and making gear to sell to our friends is how we ve earned our living since 976. Beginning with backpacks, duffels and dive gear, we soon developed rod cases and fly fishing specific bags. Each product has been used, abused, worn out, evaluated, revised, and recut to attain the desired effect. We have taken no short cuts and use only the finest materials available. What you see here, today, is the edge of our efforts. We hope that you will enjoy perusing our offerings and will benefit from your purchases. It s a joy to serve you. Michael and Etivise Harding
Fly Rod & Reel Cases Mini Trout Rod & Reel Cases The - line weight reels are best protected in a smaller reel pocket. We lopped off a couple of inches from the Trout pattern, smoothed the lines, and now the small reels and rods are snugly secure. Fly Rod & Reel Profiles Mini Trout Trout Mini Trout Single. PVC pipe for -piece rods (Pictured) Mini Trout Double with Foam Divider. PVC pipe for -piece rods Trout Rod & Reel Cases Most of our time is spent manufacturing The Trout Rod and Reel Case. Since 989, we ve made minor design changes and major changes in foam padding, pipe lining, reel section lining, and overall fit. From time to time you will see this case in two-colors, zipper slider reversed, all leather. In one of - colors and three fabrics. (If you want a change from the standard, ask) Trout Single. PVC pipe for -piece rods PVC pipe for and - piece rods Trout Double. PVC pipe with foam divider for -piece rods PVC pipe with foam divider for and -piece rods Steelhead Master Spey Trout Economy Rod & Reel Cases A simple version of our Trout model. Nylon is 0 denier backpack cloth. Foam is # /8 wide. Strap is non-adjustable. Same good design, best zipper, and PVC pipe. Single and Double for -piece rods Colors: forest, royal, burgundy, teal, smoke, navy, black Steelhead Rod & Reel Cases Steelhead rods and guides are larger then Trout rods and guides. Steelhead reels are a larger diameter and wider. The wider PVC pipe was necessary to fit these 8-9-0 line weight rods. The reel pocket is wider and extends several inches forward to give a proper fit. Master Rod & Reel Cases A rod with a butt extension and a really wide large diameter reel is easier to place and remove with this original zipper flap design. Tested by the Harding boys for two summers on the North Umpqua, we knew it would be popular when it was the first one the boys wanted when going fishing. Steelhead Double for -piece rods ( PVC pipe) (Pictured) Steelhead Double for and -piece rods (. PVC pipe) Available /98 Master Single PVC pipe for -piece rods Master Single. PVC pipe for and -piece rods. (Pictured) Steelhead Single for -piece rods ( PVC pipe) Steelhead Single for and -piece rods (. PVC pipe) (Pictured) HARDING & SONS P.O. Box 9 Idleyld Park, OR 977 () 96-00
Fly Rod & Reel Cases 7 8 0 9 Spey Rod & Reel Case. 000 Denier Cordura Nylon. Fully lined with 0 denier cloth in reel pocket. Best foam padding /8 x # density surrounds reel. 60 psi. PVC pipe, holds multi-piece rods. Large #7 YKK zipper and zinc sliders 6. Hook and loop closure overlaps butt 7. Tip protected with / hard foam 8. Tip has double scuff pad 9. Tube completely lined with robe velour and heavy poly felt 0. Foam filled zipper flap. All seams taped and double stitched 6 7 9 8 0 Single Rod & Reel Case. 000 Denier Cordura nylon, toughest you can use. Foam closed cell /8, # density to absorb shock. YKK #7 Zipper, these never fail. Hang tab for your convenience. Adjustable nylon handle for correct balance 6. Scuff protector adds longevity 7. / foam pad absorbs shock 8. 60 psi PVC pipe is both tough and light 9. All seams taped and double stitched 0. PVC pipe fully lined 6 7 8 9 Double Rod & Reel Case 0. Foam filled zipper flap. Velcro closure. Extended butt stop. Foam closed cell /8, # density to absorb shock. YKK #7 Zipper, these never fail 6. / foam pad absorbs shock 7. Scuff protector adds longevity 8. Adjustable nylon handle for correct balance 9. 60 psi PVC pipe is both tough and light 0. PVC pipe fully lined with heavy robe velour. All seams taped and double stitched 9 6 Spey Fly Rod & Reel cases A Spey rod & reel needs special care. Protecting the extended and protruding reel was a major design challenge until we used a zipper flap. Forming a stiff foam box on the sides and top added protection from scuffs and drops. As most Spey rods are -6, they are now available in and pieces. The increased diameter requires a. PVC pipe. Our nylon handle strap is adjustable and detachable. (Please state the exact length of the longest rod piece when ordering.) Spey Rod & Reel Case. PVC pipe for and -piece rods Tip of Rod & Reel Cases. 60 psi PVC pipe. Robe velour liner cuffed and taped. Two layers of /8 foam. Black nylon scuff protector Rod & Reel Case options include: Rod dividers for,,, sections Quick release buckle Leather trim: black or brown Zipper color choice: (A) Silver, (B) Gold, or (C) Stainless Steel Zipper slider position: up or down (Until we understand exactly what options you want we need to have written and carefully diagramed instructions.) HARDING & SONS P.O. Box 9 Idleyld Park, OR 977 () 96-00 A B C
Spin, Bait Caster, & Moocher Rod & Reel Cases Spin Rod & Reel Cases Designed to shield fragile high guides and low hanging spin reels from knocks, scrapes, and falls. Large diameter PVC pipe (.- ) is fully lined to prevent scrapes. The reel box is padded with # /8 stiff foam and shaped to fit the configuration of your reel. The zipper flap closes with two zippers allowing extra padding for the bottom of the reel and clearance to insert and remove your rod. Additionally the tip of the case is padded with / of foam to prevent rod splitting if it were to bottom out. Big zippers, tough fabric, best foam; all the components you d want if you were designing this case. Made to last a lifetime or two. Choose from 7 models: NW Steelhead and Salmon Spin Rod & Reel Case Reel attaches about -6 from butt..- PVC pipe Bass Spin Rod & Reel Case Reel attaches about 9- from butt..- PVC pipe Trout Spin Rod & Reel Case Reel attaches about 6-8 from butt..- PVC pipe Backpackers Spin Rod & Reel Case Reel attaches about 6-8 from butt. Spin Rod & Reel Profiles Short Handle Medium Handle Long Handle Moocher Bait Caster Rod & Reel Cases Living on the North Umpqua you can t help from noticing the drift boaters casting away with a long handled level wind. Close inspection of this rod and reel reveal it to be a beautiful work. To protect this instrument, I designed a case with a semi-rigid foam box (# /8 foam) and a two zipper foam-filled flap for easy insertion and removal. Placing a / foam pad on the tip prevents rod splitting if it were to bottom out. The adjustable handle strap detaches at one end and is long enough to secure to the boat in rough conditions. Choice of and. PVC Moocher Rod & Reel Cases Seldom seen on USA waters the Moocher is popular on British Columbia waters. After procuring a genuine Moocher rod and reel from Babcock s (60-9-0) in Coquitlam, British Columbia I designed a case to satisfy them. Our main concern was how to pad the reel section to allow the very large diameter and wide reel and very long rod (-piece ) to easily enter and exit. The two-zipper flap with extra heavy thick foam solved both questions. Best fabric, foam, zips, handle, everything. Bass Bait Caster Rod & Reel Cases Pistol grip configured reel box for a one piece rod will protect your investment. Sized 6, 6., 7 but we can make shorter or longer. Just ask. Moocher Rod & Reel Case and. PVC pipe, length 9, 9., 0, 0.,,., When ordering please tell us: (A) the length of the longest rod piece. (B) the butt to reel midpoint. HARDING & SONS P.O. Box 9 Idleyld Park, OR 977 () 96-00
Traveler Rod Cases The Traveler Rod Only Cases These are simply a Cordura nylon covered PVC pipe padded at each end with / of hard # foam and secured with a #7 YKK zipper. The zipper cover helps prevent ice build up while slowing water and dust penetration. Ideal for protecting rods in their socks during storage or travel. Their popularity appears linked to our offer to manufacture them to the exact length that you specify in 7 pipe configurations and color choices. Currently we make them for flutes, maps, cello bows, artist-architectural drawings, and a variety of fishing rods. A Soft Traveler Rod Cases As you can see these simple cases do it all. Holds the rods, reels, gear and lets you take it all aboard to give you peace of mind. The Standard can take - rods easily and the Medium twice as many. It all depends on the rod tube(s) and size of rods. Full side zipper pocket, all seams taped, optional single shoulder strap, optional unpadded backpack straps for the adventurous. Medium has additional flat pocket. Special models of this Soft Traveler are available from Hunters Angling Supplies in New Boston, New Hampshire (800) -88. Standard Soft Traveler - one pocket -piece rods -piece rods -piece rods B D C. Standard Soft Traveler - two pocket -piece rods -piece rods -piece rods E Travelers (A) Single (B) Double (C) Triple (D) Single. (E) Single (F) Single Also available is a Double. (not pictured above) Optional snap-on padded shoulder strap for Traveler. F Medium Soft Traveler - one pocket -piece rods -piece rods -piece rods Trolling Rod Covers Getting ready to fish is a snap when your rod is clean and ready to go in a Harding Trolling Rod Cover. The Harding Trolling Rod Cover fits loosely over the rod sandwiching the reel between two zipper sliders. The unique tip top is folded over to remove slack and is secured with a hook and loop strap. Medium Soft Traveler - two pocket -piece rods -piece rods -piece rods Sizes: 6, 6., 7, 7., 8, 8., or 9 Colors: black, lime, forest, royal, wine, yellow, orange, white, teal, or electric blue. HARDING & SONS P.O. Box 9 Idleyld Park, OR 977 () 96-00
Misc. Fishing Accessories Fly Reel Covers These are the same covers that we supply to premier reel makers Saricione, McNeese and reel specialist, Just Reels. Designed to be used on-the-boat or in the truck for brief periods for protecting your reel when attached to your rod. Makes an excellent cover for storage. Heavy oz. Cordura nylon canvas and a heavy auto-upholstery liner sandwich a stiff, thick closed cellular foam pad. Much more than the regular reel dust cover, the Harding reel case absorbs ground shock. Sized to fit the tiny to the tuna reels. These are sewing gems: time consuming to cut and difficult to sew. The market is minute so production runs are small. Consider yourself lucky to be able to order this quality to house your reel. There s nothing else like a Harding Fly Reel Cover. The BOX Duffel (-piece 9 ) Airport departure gate areas are the place to see the BOX. Carry-ons must fit in the Box. Airline Boxes vary. What United denies, Alaska accepts with a smile. The total dimensions (height, width, length = ) are within all airline standards. With a height x length x 8 width, The Box Duffel will fit most airline boxes. Several -piece 9 rods fit easily in the mid-section of this duffel. The Box Duffel is a suitcase style with two zippered compartments. A big #0 YKK zipper opens the main compartment. Strong #7 zips are used for outside pocket and nylon see-through mesh inner dividers. All seams finished. This is a tough, useful duffel that s been in use worldwide since 89. The Reel Pouch A simple drawstring pouch cut from our thickest, most luxuriant poly-felt. This is perhaps the fanciest reel pouch available. Two sizes: Trout and Tarpon Fly Rod Sock Our stiff poly-felt material solved a lot of extra expense problems. The old flimsy rod sock fabric required a hood of sorts to protect the rod ends. Our stiffer material keeps its shape to protect the rod ends, and allows a simple bow to be tied midway to hold things together. The Box comes in colors. 6. See through mesh dividers. Optional hidden padded shoulder straps and snap ons. Big #0 YKK zipper. Thick leather palm pad. 000 Denier Cordura Nylon 6. Wide double stitched handles 7. Strong #7 YKK zippers with gold or silver finish 8. Choose from -outer colors 9 liner colors 7 7 The BOX Plus (-piece 9 ) A larger version of the Box for check-in and auto travel has a height x length x 8 width. This is our choice for most trips when we carry our longer piece blue water rods and gear aboard in our Soft Traveler case. Optional padded backpack straps. At time of order we can add backpacker straps in a zippered pocket. Quite handy for traveling with a heavier load or when you need to keep your hands free. Optional second side pocket HARDING & SONS P.O. Box 9 Idleyld Park, OR 977 () 96-00
Duffel Bags. 000 Denier Cordura Nylon. Wide double stitched handles Duffel Features. Big #0 YKK zipper. Thick leather palm pad. Strong #7 YKK zippers with gold or silver finish 6. Choose from Cordura colors 7. Choose from 9 liner colors 8. Optional padded shoulder strap 9. Four sizes 0. Vinyl pad for quick changes or dry seat Skylite Duffel Wader bag, divers bag, sailor, rafters, swim bag. If it s wet this is a duffel to consider. Mesh top (cloth option), allows fast drainage. Bathtub bottom has corner seams (taped) to prevent leaks. Waterproof full side dry pocket. Stiff, comfortable palm pad. Big #0 YKK top zipper, strong #7 pocket zip. Seams nylon taped. MADE TO LAST. The Aqua Duffel Designed in 8 for skin divers, The Aqua Duffel is making the rounds to fishers, duck hunters, and most anyone that wants to isolate the wet and dirty from the clean. The bathtub bottom is one-piece of cloth cut, sewn, and taped at the corners to contain any wetness that might leak through a long seam. A vinyl pad comes out of this pocket to provide a dry spot to stand or sit when changing from waders to shoes. A nylon mesh panel wraps about to allow some evaporation. The upper compartment is for conventional gear such as clothing and stuff. A long envelope side pocket is closed with a stout #7 YKK zipper and the big pockets close with heavier #0 s. Wide nylon handles with a heavy leather palm pad make easy carrying. A padded stiff foam shoulder strap is available to clip on. Colors: Black, navy, dark brown, forest green, burgundy are stock, though you can choose from all. Four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. The Organizer Duffel Now here s a duffel that s different (designed in 88). Three compartments on the top plus the bathtub bottom. Same as the AQUA otherwise. With the larger duffels, things get jumbled together. But with the drawer-like Organizer those smaller items can be sorted in either side compartment: socks and underwear in one, trousers in another, sweaters, parkas in the middle. Really civilized. Optional deeper bottom. Optional deeper-deeper bottom. The standard bottom is, the deeper bottom is 7., and the deeperdeeper bottom is 0. Ned at Wingset, VT (80) 7-99, stocks the deeper bottoms for the big men hunting in bootfoot waders. Nothing is ever big enough for Ned. Sizes: Small. Medium, Large, X-large HARDING & SONS P.O. Box 9 Idleyld Park, OR 977 () 96-00 6
Harding & Sons The Air Cargo Duffel Traveling to and from fishing and shows, we designed this bag to carry our shorter samples. To avoid paying excess baggage charges in Denver, I got the right dimensions and made this bag to airport specs: 0 long, 0 wide, high. Made tough with 000 denier nylon Cordura, wide handles, thick stiff leather palm pad, taped seams, and a zippered side pocket for invoices and such for customs. Tested in Argentina, Alaska, Australia- New Zealand, Tonga, since 99. The AIR CARGO DUFFEL is ready to fly when you are. Fabric Colors The color fabric swatches shown are only a representation of the true color. We use a 6 Pick high abrasion resistant Cordura distinguished by a slight sheen and tight weave. 000 Denier Cordura Nylon 0 Denier Nylon Yellow Gold Athletic Gold Purple Orange. 000 Denier Cordura nylon. Wide handle. Thick leather palm pad. Big #0 YKK zipper. Wide zipper cover 6. Seams taped and double stitched 7. Extra heavy Cordura nylon bottom 8. Pocket in accent color no extra charge 9. Invoice pocket 0. Made to airline cargo standards 7 Air Cargo Duffel. Stock colors are black, navy, dark brown, forest, burgundy. Choose from colors. 9 8 6 Pink Hot Pink Orange Red Navy Kelly Teal Forest Green Red Burgundy Aquamarine Royal The Rondez-Vous Mrs. Harding designed this duffel for her personal use while on the road. Friends, fellow manufacturers, reps, have seen, admired, and ordered. Basically, it s a - pocket duffel-shoulder bag.. long x 9 wide x high. Black Cordura nylon bottom or black, brown oz. leather bottom. Very attractive and functional. Wine Silver Tan Olive Drab Purple Navy Smoke Dark Brown Teal Turquoise WWII Brown Camouflage Forest Green Electric Blue Woodland Camouflage Charcoal Royal Black Black HARDING & SONS P.O. Box 9 Idleyld Park, OR 977 () 96-00