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Rods
XF2 Single Handed
XF2 Double Handed
GRXi+
GS and GS2
Reels
GX900
GX700
GX500
GX300
G-Series
Streamlite
Accessories
Tools
Kit Bags
Retractors
Drogue
Fly Boxes
Nets and Net Heads
Clothing
Strata Clothing Range
Flylines & Leaders
Platinum, Platinum XD, Wakesaver, Saltwater,
GRXi, G-Series and GX Fluorocarbon
Waders
GRXi
G-Series
Designed to satisfy anglers who aren’t easily satisfied
We know that when it comes to your tackle, you want products that do what they
need to, and do it well. We share that passion. From the sophisticated rod testing
machines in our factory, to the not so sophisticated ‘hosepipe test’ for waterproofs,
all of our products are put through their paces in development – and of course that
includes 100s of hours on the bank, in the hands of anglers.
This catalogue showcases the highlights of our 2013 range. To view the full range and
full specifications for the products shown here visit www.greysfishing.com
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GREYS FLY FISHING CATALOGUE 2013 / RODS
XF2 SINGLE HANDED
The XF2 Range
A rod for every angler
The XF2 family is a collection of rods
designed for multiple applications
– so you should find there’s a rod
here for you whatever your fly fishing
obsession. From adaptable stillwater
rods to super specialist light-line river
rods there is an XF2 for everyone.
XF2 rods use the latest techniques in fly
rod engineering and technology, and
our experienced engineers and product
developers apply them inside out. But
above all, these rods are designed to fish
with, first and foremost. So we test them,
for hundreds of hours, not only on our
in-house test rigs, but in anglers’ hands,
casting and fishing day after day.
www.greysfishing.com
Scan for video
Howard Croston
explains the XF2 fly
rod range
Ultimate River Rods
Whilst many fly rods are suitable for river and stream light line fishing, few
are specifically designed with the application of both traditional and cutting
edge river tactics in mind, the XF2 Streamflex range is one exception to this.
Typically with river fishing, the rod’s ability to deliver a fly accurately at close
range is of far greater importance than its ability to cast great distances.
This requirement of exceptional line control must be carefully balanced
with the need for an efficient hook set and the ability to play often large
fish on light tippets without pulling the hook or fracturing the tippet.
Greys XF2 Streamflex and XF2 Streamflex Plus rods were the result of long
hours of riverside testing in real fishing situations around the world, by some
of the leading anglers in both competition and destination river fishing.
Howard Croston
Hardy & Greys Category Manager (Game)

Versatile and lightweight
XF2 Streamflex
Designed for the most technical and
demanding of light line anglers the
Streamflex’s legendary smoothness
and in-hand balance is available in
specialised sizes to meet the demands
of today’s technical angler.
Aerospace grade alloy reel fittings with
stunning burl maple wood spacers, section
line up marks and Greys custom composite
tipped handle.
• 18 models make up this light line
range from 6’ #2 to 11’ #4
• All are four piece and come supplied
with a triangular colour coded tube.
• From £184.99
XF2 Streamflex Plus
Two exceptional rods in one – unique
extension system allows this precise 9ft 6 dry
fly rod to be transformed into a 10ft nymph
fishing rod in seconds, without rethreading
the rings.
• 9’6” – sharp, accurate middle to tip action
• 10’ – smooth middle to tip action
with fast recovering tip
• From £269.99
XF2 Range
XF2
The adaptable all-rounder, XF2 is a quality rod
that excels in a range of fishing situations.
• Medium fast, middle to tip action
with fast recovery
• 9 sizes from 9’ #5 to 11’ #7
• From £199.99
XF2 Comp
Designed for competitive anglers and those
serious about their big water fly fishing – a
powerful, durable, belt and braces range of
fly rods designed to withstand the rigours of
seasons of hard use.
• Competition fly scale on butt section
• Fast action, quick recovery blank
• 4 sizes from 9’6” #7 – 10’ #8
• From £219.99
XF2 Salt
Combines brute strength for coastal winds with
the technical demands of fly presentation – from
Tarpon in the tropics to Bass on UK shores
• Fast action, designed for throwing heavy flies
• 6 sizes from 9’ #7 to 9’ #12
• Alternative 9’#12 model with
fighting grip available
• From £229.99
XF2 Carnivore
Designed especially for targeting predatory
fish, with improved lifting power and faster
recovering tip speed, this rod will handle the
largest of predators and cast the largest of flies
with ease.
• Powerful butt and middle action
with fast recovering tip
• Three sizes 9ft #8, #9, #10
• £219.99

GREYS FLY FISHING CATALOGUE 2013 / RODS
XF2 DOUBLE HANDED
FROM
£349.99
Much work went into the development of our current
range of Greys Salmon rods. The T-Series has been
designed with a more forgiving action, making it easy to
bend, flex, or load the rod properly when using the most
common, longer, casting stroke. If however, you use a
shorter, Scandi style, casting stroke along with shorter fly
lines, then the S-Series will probably suit you better.
My advice would be to buy what feels right for your
personal casting style, also, the size of river and species
you are fishing for..
Ian Gordon — Hardy & Greys Salmon Consultant
The XF2 Range
XF2 S Series
Designed to be used with the underhand
or Scandinavian style of cast, with shorter
casting strokes. S-Series rods have a crisp
and fast action, but bend smoothly into the
butt for high performance casting. Shorter,
‘Scandi-style’ handle.
• Familiar feel to anglers used to
underhand casting techniques
• Crisp and fast action delivers an
outstanding level of performance with
short Spey and shooting head lines
• Slightly softer in the butt and
much stiffer in the tip
• Shorter upper and lower handles
XF2 T Series
Designed to complement traditional top-handdominant,
longer casting strokes. T-Series rods have
a progressive, full flexing action that loads deeper
into the butt for easy and effortless casting. Provides
performance at short distances as well as longer range.
• For anglers used to longer, more
traditional casting strokes
• User friendly action—progressive and
full flexing with so much in reserve
• Much softer tip and slightly stiffer butt
Greys recommend Hardy Mach Spey lines
The latest Hardy lines were developed by the same team as the S and T
Series rods, and we worked hard to get them just right for each other.
Use the tables below to pick the best line.
S SERIES SALMON LINE
RECOMMENDATIONS
T SERIES SALMON LINE
RECOMMENDATIONS
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MULTI TIP
MACH SPEY
MULTI TIP MACH SPEY
12#7 #7/8 #7/8
12#7 #7/8 #7/8
12#9 #8/9 #9/10
13#8 #8/9 #7/8
13#8 #8/9 #8/9
14#9 #8/9 #8/9 or 9/10
14#9 #9/10 9/10 or 10/11
15#10 #9/10 #9/10
15#10 #9/10 or 10/11 #10/11
16#11 #10/11 #10/11 or 11/12
For more information visit www.greysfishing.com/lineselector

GRXi+ / GS / GS2
GRXi+
Our best selling fly rod, the GRXi+ is a great value, great
all-rounder. This rod punches above its weight compared
to other rods in its class. The fast recovering blank is
capable of very high line speeds and tight loops, making
this a much loved rod with a wide range of anglers.
An easy, forgiving action
that suits virtually anyone’s
casting style
If you are looking to use only one rod on a reservoir, with
which you can switch lines and maintain performance, this
would be a good choice.
GRXi+ Best in Category – Trout & Salmon Magazine
FROM
£99.99
• Middle to tip action
• Comprehensive range of 20 single
handed models from 6’ #3 to 11’ #7
• 5 Double-handed Salmon models
also available
GS2
GS
Chris Ogborne — Hardy & Greys Consultant
Part of my job as a fishing guide is to point people in
the right direction when it comes to tackle choice and
in the vast majority of cases the recommendation is
straightforward—just look at the GRXi+ range.
There’s a good reason why these rods are best sellers.
There is a rod for every discipline, they have an easy,
forgiving action that suits virtually anyone’s casting
style, and above all they’re phenomenal value for
money. For river, lake, or saltwater fly there is simply
nothing to touch them at the price and as a pro-guide I
just know my customers will be happy.
www.chris-ogborne.co.uk
Other rods include the popular GS and GS2 ranges. For full
details and specifications of these products, and to see our
full range of rods, visit www.greysfishing.com

GREYS FLY FISHING CATALOGUE 2013 / REELS
GX900 / GX700 / GX500 / GX300
The GX Fly Reels
It’s a family affair
Each reel in the GX series shares the same DNA – great quality materials,
superb Rulon drag systems and modern, large arbour designs for a fast, level
retrieve and low line memory.
From the machined barstock GX900 through to the great value GX300, we
have a reel here for your budget and your fishing.
The latest addition to the range is the new GX900. This high spec reel is
machined from barstock aluminium, and has a great drag. In sizes from
#2/3/4 to #10/11/12 we’ve got all your fishing covered.
FROM
£119.99
Scan for video
Howard Croston
introduces the
GX900 reel
GX900: An agile performer
A high specification, high quality reel, the GX900 is a serious competitor
in all forms of fishing, from tackling small wild Trout in the Scottish
Highlands with the #2/3/4, to taming those big, hard fighting Salmon
on famous rivers around the world with the larger sizes, there’s a
GX900 to accompany you on your next trip, wherever that may be.
• Centralised twin Rulon disc drag
• 6061 bar stock aluminium construction
• Tool less conversion from left to right hand wind
• Large arbour design with captive spool release
• Supplied with neoprene pouch
Alternative reels in
the Greys line-up
Streamlite Reel
Lightweight reels with a smooth wide-range, click-check system
that delivers constant control. Use the lightest of tippets in back to
the wall situations with complete confidence.
www.greysfishing.com
FROM
£119.99 £29.99
G-Series
A lightweight, die-cast aluminium reel with click and pawl drag on
the 3wt and a disc drag system for higher line sizes.

FROM
£89.99
FROM
£49.99
FROM
£39.99
GX500/GX700: Line ID System
GX300
A practical reel which makes a great entry level reel or a
cost-effective addition to your tackle collection. Highly
ported, large arbour design and twin Rulon disc drag.
Never forget your
lines again
The GX500 and GX700 reels feature a unique system
of friction fit identification pins that allow you to
clearly mark the spool with line size, density, sink
profile and core type, allowing you to select the
correct line at a glance when out on the water.
GX500 and GX700: The complete package
Aluminium fly reels with our unique drag system and easy push cartridge
spools and the Greys Line ID System. Narrow width/large arbour design
for a fast, level retrieve. Supplied with two additional spools, carry case
and ID pins. The GX700 is fully machined, whereas the GX500 is made
from die-cast aluminium.
Scan for video
Howard Croston on
the GX300, GX500
and GX700

GREYS FLY FISHING CATALOGUE 2013 / FLYLINES & LEADERS
ACCESSORIES
Tools
A comprehensive range of quality
pliers, scissors, snips and forceps.
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D-Barbing Pliers £19.99
Needle Nose Pliers £19.99
Fine Nose Forceps £19.99
Line Snips £9.99
Braid Scissors £6.99
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C
B
GRXi Kit Bags
Water-resistant kit bags in heavy duty,
wipe clean tarpaulin. Masses of adjustable
interior storage. from £29.99
D
E
Platinum Drogue
Featuring a high-viz cord, zinc alloy fixing
points and supplied with a carry bag.
Retractors
Keep all your accessories and tools close
to hand with our range of retractors.
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www.greysfishing.com
Platinum Drogue £39.99
These pages show the highlights from our
accessories range. Visit www.greysfishing.com for
detailed product specifications of the full range.
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Easy Reach Retractor £6.99
Easy Squeeze LED Retractor £7.99
Platinum Retractor £6.99
Tackle Tamer Retractor £13.99
Twin Retractor £9.99
Tool Tape £8.99
Maxi-Mag Release £10.99

ACCESSORIES
GS Fly Boxes
Strong and lightweight fly boxes in a range
of designs. Each one is a different colour for
easy identification in your tackle bag.
Nets Heads
Net heads and handles are great for boat and
competition anglers or anywhere a longer
handle is required.
Available in 3 rubberised mesh types:
Micro Mesh from £12.99
Dual Mesh from £14.99
Free Flow Mesh from £14.99
Original Medium £7.99
Original Large £11.99
Water Resistant £11.99
Flat Foam £11.99
Small Slot £11.99
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GX Telescopic Folding Net
Handle folds back to a compact size
for maximum portability.
Nets
Net heads and handles are great for boat and
competition anglers or anywhere a longer
handle is required.
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GX Telescopic Folding Net M/L from £29.99
GS Scoop Net S/M/L from £19.99
GS Net (not pictured) from £19.99
X-Flite Wooden Net M/L from £44.99

GREYS FLY FISHING CATALOGUE 2013 / CLOTHING
STRATA CLOTHING
Quilted Jacket
A quilted jacket filled with our
unique Thermatex 300 filling to
keep you warm on the chilliest of
days. An essential in any winter
wardrobe, this jacket will keep you
warm while fishing or just out and
about and has a rainproof coating
to keep you dry in light rain.
£49.99
Strata Integrated Layering System
Layering is the key to
keeping warm and dry
Scan for video
Watch our waterproofs take
the Hosepipe Challenge
At Greys we’re experts in sourcing the best
materials, conceiving the most innovative
design solutions and delivering the most
rewarding products affordably; and the new
Strata range is no exception.
An integrated technical layering system
incorporating our more advanced fabric
technologies, Strata provides the perfect
flexible barrier from the weather.
Some clever product features ensure the
specific requirements of every angler are
well catered for.
We’ve poured our years of fishing experience
into every item in the range, ensuring it
fits, protects and works in the best possible
way. With input from our experts in every
category, whether you’re fishing from a bank,
or boat, you’ll find it’s fishing clothing you
can trust.
£39.99
£19.99
£49.99
www.greysfishing.com
£14.99
Strata Fly Vest
Keep all your fishing essentials secure and
close to hand with the new rigorously tested,
lightweight and durable Strata Fly Vest.

STRATA CLOTHING
KEY TO FEATURES
RAINPROOF
Offers the angler protection in
light weather conditions.
CLIMATEX
Gives the angler greater protection
in extreme conditions. Waterproof,
lightweight, breathable and rigorously
tested by our fishing experts.
THERMATEX
Delivers excellent thermal protection
without inhibiting breathability
and fast transfer of moisture away
from the body. Developed to work
in tandem with Climatex.
DWR COATING
Hydrophobic outer coating actively
pushes water away from the
garment, which vastly improves
waterproofing and breathability.
FLO-GUARD CUFF
Combining a waterproof, flexible
neoprene inner cuff with an
adjustable shell outer cuff, Flo‐Guard
prevents water from spilling down
the wrist and arm while you cast.
TOOLTAB
Clip or pin your zinger and other
tool attachments to the discreet
tab when you’re fishing. Easily
remove when you’re not. Simple.
YKK AQUASEAL® ZIPS
Allows easy and smooth operation with
100% protection against the elements.
Strata Wading Jacket
The result of rigorous testing by our expert
team, the new Strata Wading Jacket is the
perfect all-round fishing jacket—lightweight,
ergonomically cut and including our
specially designed Flo-Guard cuffs to reduce
the unpleasant trickle of water up your
sleeve while casting.
£129.99
Strata All Weather Jacket
A longer design than the Wading jacket,
this waterproof, lightweight and breathable
jacket was designed particularly for boat
anglers, but will keep you warm and dry
whenever you’re out and about. The jacket
uses our unique Thermatex 300 fibre filling
to keep you warm even when relatively
inactive. Wear with the Strata Overtrousers
for the ultimate cold weather outfit.
£149.99
Strata Fishing Shirt
Lightweight quick drying technical fishing
shirt with excellent UV protection. Featuring
button up sleeves, 2 zipped pockets and
mesh ventilation.
Guideflex Trousers
Technical fishing trousers constructed from
comfortable four-way-stretch fabric which is
lightweight and quick drying.
Overtrousers
Designed to be worn with the All Weather
Jacket or Wading Jacket, these trousers
feature clever neoprene reinforcement to the
seat and knees for boat angling.
£39.99 £44.99 £109.99

GREYS FLY FISHING CATALOGUE 2013 / WADERS
FLYLINES & LEADERS
To see full specifications of these lines,
visit www.greysfishing.com
Platinum
Our best selling fly line features extended
front and rear tapers and long belly for
tremendous distance casting and subtle
presentation. The low diameter running line
reduces air resistance, letting the line travel
more quickly through the air. Available in
a range of ratings, including three Double
Taper lines, and 5 densities to suit your
fishing. From £39.99
Platinum XD
Based on the Platinum, the XD has been
reworked to make a specialist distance line.
Extra long running line and colour change to
show the optimum shooting point for long
distance presentation. From £44.99
Wakesaver
Built with a sinking tip to eliminate leader
wake on the slowest retrieves. Suitable
for a whole range of techniques like static
nymphs, wet hoppers, loch-style drifting and
fishing suspender buzzers. From £49.99
GX Fluorocarbon
Leader construction and fly presentation just got a whole lot
better with GX Fluorocarbon.
With all of the typical fluorocarbon qualities of excellent knot
strength, abrasion resistance and near sub-surface invisibility,
this product makes deceiving a wary quarry so much easier.
• Supplied on inter-locking spools in 50m & 100m lengths
• 8 breaking strains available 2.6lb to 10.8lb
• from £4.99
Saltwater
Innovative all-water coating to help cope
with extremes of temperature. Modified
taper and stiff durable core help deliver
weighted flies into strong winds with ease.
From £44.99
GRXi
Coated line for slick casting and dirt
resistance. Core designed for low memory.
From £27.99
www.greysfishing.com
G-Series
An affordable line for entry level outfits or
to add a low cost ‘use and abuse’ line to your
tackle collection. Still with an easy-casting
taper, and braided core for reduced memory.
From £16.99

WADERS
FROM
£199.99
GRXi Breathable Stockingfoot Waders
• Advanced three layer breathable fabric
• Hardwearing nylon surface finish
• Double layer protection below the knee
• Hardwearing neoprene feet
• Contoured sock to offer a comfort fit
• Built-in neoprene gravel guards
• Lightweight wading belt
• Twin accessories D-rings
• Supplied with lightweight mesh stuff sack
Free GRXi Wading Boots
when you buy GRXi breathable waders
SPECIAL OFFER
FROM
£79.99
G-Series Breathable Waders
High quality, functional design and realistic
price point set G-Series waders apart from
the competition. Durable and tested around
the globe, the G-Series wader is a best seller.
• Multi-layer breathable fabric laminate
• Simple and secure gravel guard system
• Internal pocket with key snap
• Durable neoprene feet
• Available in Stockingfoot
and Bootfoot versions
FROM
£149.99
G-Series Wading Boots
Felt soles and durable
synthetic construction
FROM
£64.99
Bootfoot option
Free G-Series Wading Boots
when you buy G-Series breathable waders
SPECIAL OFFER

Ideal outfit for the stillwater angler
Greys fly fishing tackle is available for a wide range of applications
from ultra delicate rods for small streams to heavy duty saltwater rods.
Here is our suggestion for a great all-round stillwater outfit.
Go to www.greysfishing.com for help choosing
your ideal salmon and river outfits.
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GRXi+ 9’6 #7 Rod
This is a great all-round rod for boat or bank fishing. The GRXi+
has a medium to fast action which suits most casting styles.
A #7 rod will handle a wide variety of stillwater flies from small
dries to large lures.
GX500 Reel
A good value cassette reel with smooth drag that comes with
three spools—perfect to get you set up with a floating, sinking and
intermediate fly line to cover a multitude of fishing situations.
Line
Start by buying a floating line—it covers most fishing situations,
and you can add polytips or a long leader for when you need to
fish a little deeper. The Platinum is our best seller.
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Net and Kit Bag
Look for a landing net with rubberised mesh as it’s
kinder to fish and easier to clean. Keep your gear
organised in a water resistant bag—one with adjustable
inner compartments keeps all your tackle organised.
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Accessories
D-Barbing pliers that incorporate a scissor blade will be enough
to get started, for crushing barbed hooks, and snipping leader.
Pin to your jacket with a retractor so it’s always to hand.
Choose flies that are recommended for your
chosen fishery. The GS Fly box will keep them neat.
For your leader we recommend GX Fluorocarbon
in 4lb–8lb breaking strain.
Strata Jacket & Overtrousers
Staying warm on dry on the bank will help you get the
most enjoyment from your fishing. Our clothing is specially
designed with anglers needs in mind. Think big pockets for
fly boxes, and a special Tool Tab to pin your retractor without
damaging the waterproof layer.
Hardy & Greys Limited
Willowburn, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2PF, England.
Tel: 01665 602771 www.greysfishing.com