HANAK Competition
Franta Hanak is a multiple Czech Nymphing Champion. Both as a fly fisherman and as a team leader, he has celebrated great successes at championships with the national team of the Czech Republic!
The HANAK Competition brand was born out of his passion for fly fishing with the nymph. All his products are thoroughly tested - either by himself or by his network of fly fishermen who are enthusiastic about Hanak Competition products.
Fishing after Franta Hanak on a river makes little sense! He has shaped and developed the technique of Czech nymphing over the last two decades. Hardly any fish can escape his nymph.
The products from Hanak Competition are all high quality and have a great price-performance ratio!
Whether it's the jig hooks, a Czech Nymphing fly rod or the matching fly reel from HANAK, you're sure to be very satisfied with a purchase!
For advice on the HANAK Competition products, please do not hesitate to contact us! Phone: +49 (0) 8662 7070
New
Superb XPG Fly Rod
Type:
3100 (#3 / 305cm / 4-pc)
Specialty fly rods of the highest caliber from the well-known Czech company Hanák It is suitable for both river and stillwater fly fishing from the bank or from a belly-boat, and it offers competition in a variety of categories and lengths! Highest quality components, ultralight blank, and original workmanship! The new Superb XPG graphene rods are here!
A brand-new line of four-piece rods that are incredibly powerful, soft, and light. Graphene+ was used to improve the successor to the well-liked XP series.
Currently the most potent of all Hanák Competition rods, it uses the ground-breaking Graphene+ to provide extra performance and a quick action.
The top competitive fly fishermen created, tested, and fine-tuned these rods over time.
The weight of these rods has been reduced by about 30% (up to 30 g) in comparison to conventional rods because of the use of the most advanced technologies and materials, including HI-CARBON in a unique combination with graphene fibers of the highest class and the use of extra light super quality components.
Strong and incredibly thin anti-tangle SIC guidebooks. USA-made titanium RECOIL Titanflex guides are incredibly flexible and long-lasting. Unique black custom reel seat connection with exotic wood insert. The best AAAA cork available.
These rods have a dark gray, unpainted, and uncut blank. The uncut surface reduces theend leaders' tendency to stick to therod, particularly in therain, and theeffectiveness of the of the blank is maximized.The last 2 snake guides before the end are Recoil guides, which reduce the tangling of fine end leaders around the tip during casting.
Type 4106, 596 and 5100 are equipped with a small fighting butt support made of hardened cork. Each rod is supplied in a luxury pentagon tube with a separate compartment for each part.
HANAK
New
Fluorocarbon Tippet
Diameter / Strength:
4,5X (0.165 mm)
Fluorocarbon tippet HANÁK Competition thanks to its revolutionary attributes it is ideal for fishing for spooky fish. It is almost invisible in the water, it sinks quickly as it is two times heavier than water, doesn’t lie on the surface and doesn’t frighten fish. Fluorocarbon is denser, smoother and doesn’t soak water and doesn't change its diameter and remains transparent. It is more durable and less elastic.
Proven top quality leader material in a cost-effective package 50 m and completely new solution. Spools are stackable and very convenient to use!
Content per spool: 50 m
Available sizes:
Line size
Diameter
Strength
Test
7X
0,108 mm
1,4 kg
3 lb
6X
0,127 mm
1,9 kg
4 lb
5X
0,146 mm
2,3 kg
5 lb
4,5X
0,165 mm
2,8 kg
6 lb
4X
0,183 mm
3,2 kg
7 lb
3X
0,201 mm
3,7 kg
8 lb
2X
0,220 mm
4,4 kg
10 lb
1X
0,242 mm
5,5 kg
12 lb
0X
0,283 mm
6,4 kg
14 lb
HANAK
940 BL Streamer Arrow
Hook Size:
#6
Reinforced barbless streamer hook with extended shank. Special shape and extra sharp and durable needle point significantly increase strike success.
Specifications:
Content: 25 hooks per package
Colour: black nickel
Hi-carbon chemically sharped
Barbless
Heavy wire
Long Shank
Extra long needle point
HANAK
460 BL Jig Suberb RS
Hook Size:
#16
This jig hook was specially designed to mount large, heavy tungsten beads on a small hook size.
Specifications:
Content: 25 hooks per package
Colour: black nickel
Hi-carbon chemically sharped
Barbless
Medium wire
Extra long needle point
Bent-in point
Specially bent hook eye
HANAK
Superlight USG Fly Rod
Type:
299-4 (#2 / 298cm / 9ft9in / 4-pcs)
A completely innovated series of legendary Superlight rods. This is a new series of four-piece ultra-slim, extra-light, very sensitive and at the same time powerful rods. They have been designed, continuously tested and fine-tuned to perfection in close cooperation with multiple world champion Tereza Rutová with the aim of creating the finest and slimmest competition rods possible. Furthermore, František Kouba, Miloslav Hosenseidl, Vojtěch Ungr, Roman Heimlich, Luboš Roza, Ivan Vančura and František Hanák helped in the development and active testing.
Through the use of the most modern technologies and the revolutionary material Hexagon Graphene, it was possible to reduce the thickness of the new blanks by an incredible 10 % compared to the original Superlight blanks while maintaining a similar action. It was possible to reduce the weight of the rods by approx. 30 % (up to 30 g) compared to ordinary rods thanks to the use of extra light and high quality components.
Exclusive design with lots of smart improvements. The blank of these rods has a luxurious matte gray color. Original custom reel seat in hexagon design (similar structure of Graphene material) with exotic rosewood insert. Top quality AAAA cork.
Features:
Ultralight graphene blank material
Exclusive design with many smart improvements
Special ANT (anti tangle) stripper guides and hook keeper prevent tangling of thin leaders.
Flexible titanium single leg guides RECOIL Titanflex
Matte gray blank color
Reel seat in hexagon design with rosewood insert
Premium quality AAAA cork
Pentagon rod tube with separate compartments for each rod section
Available models:
Model
Length
Transport Length
Line Class (AFTMA)
Weight
Superlight USG 299
298 cm
79 cm
#2
75 g
Superlight USG 396
290 cm
77 cm
#3
77 g
Superlight USG 3100
305 cm
81 cm
#3
79 g
Superlight USG 3106
320 cm
84 cm
#3
84 g
Grapheneis the thinnest material used with the thickness of a single atom layer arranged in the hexagonal lattice. Thanks to this structure, it is incredibly light and it has approximately 200 times higher tensile strength than steel.
HANAK
Superb RS 35 (alpen-blue) Fly Reel
Colour:
alpen-blue
Ultra modern all-metal extra-large-arbor reel made of aviation aluminium alloy in combination with elements made of stainless steel. Exclusive H-design commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of HANÁK Competition, while the hexagon pattern of turned holes refers to the structure of the Graphene, the latest top material used for building the Superb RS rods. The large diameter of the spool reduces tangling of the leader and line and reduces their wear and speeds up winding. Precisely manufactured closed cage prevents the long thin nymphing rigs to be pulled out. Smooth running is ensured by a one-way roller super bearing. Unrivaled sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag allows safe use of fine tippets.
The reel was designed, continuously tested and fine-tuned by Luboš Roza, one of the best current competition fly fishermen of the World in close cooperation with František Hanák, expert of fishing for trophy fish.Features:
Aviation aluminium alloy combined with elements of stainless steel
Extra-large-arbor reel
Closed cage design
Smooth running ball bearing
Sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag
Specs:
Weight: 125 g
Diameter: 98 mm
Width: 20 mm
Capacity: WF-5-F + 50 m Backing
Color: alpen-blue
HANAK
Superb RS 35 (brown) Fly Reel
Colour:
brown
Ultra modern all-metal extra-large-arbor reel made of aviation aluminium alloy in combination with elements made of stainless steel. Exclusive H-design commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of HANÁK Competition, while the hexagon pattern of turned holes refers to the structure of the Graphene, the latest top material used for building the Superb RS rods. The large diameter of the spool reduces tangling of the leader and line and reduces their wear and speeds up winding. Precisely manufactured closed cage prevents the long thin nymphing rigs to be pulled out. Smooth running is ensured by a one-way roller super bearing. Unrivaled sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag allows safe use of fine tippets.
The reel was designed, continuously tested and fine-tuned by Luboš Roza, one of the best current competition fly fishermen of the World in close cooperation with František Hanák, expert of fishing for trophy fish.Features:
Aviation aluminium alloy combined with elements of stainless steel
Extra-large-arbor reel
Closed cage design
Smooth running ball bearing
Sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag
Specs:
Weight: 125 g
Diameter: 98 mm
Width: 20 mm
Capacity: WF-5-F + 50 m Backing
Color: brown
HANAK
150 BL Dry & Wet
Hook Size:
#20
A reinforced hook with a short shank and a wide gape for fishing trophy fish on dry, but also on wet and lake flies.
Specifications
Content: 25 hooks per package
Colour: Black nickel
Hi-carbon chemically sharped
Barbless
Dry & wet flies
Medium wire
Short hhank
Bent-in needle point
Wide gape
HANAK
430 BL Jig Eagle
Hook Size:
#16
Jig hook version based on the popular Hanak H230 BL hook.
Specifications:
Content: 25 hooks per package
Colour: black nickel
Hi-carbon chemically sharped
Barbless
Medium wire
Extra long needle point
Bent-in point
HANAK
Superb H Fly Reel
Line Class:
#1-3
This fly reel is ideal for Czech and European nymphing styles. With its full-frame and large arbor it allows for fast winding of the line when having to drill a strong trout or grayling.
The olive model of HANAKs famous Superb reel with exclusive H-Design! Modern ultra-large arbor reel is produced by machine-cut from 6061-grade air-aluminium bar stock in combination with stainless steel. Thanks to the large arbor design, it limits tangling, damaging of fly line and speed-up reeling. The unique closed cage prevents tangling and dragging fine long nymphing leaders out of the reel. Smooth function is guaranteed by two ball-bearings in combination with a super-roller bearing. The sensitive and reliable drag allows usage of fine leaders.
Model
Line Class
Capacity
Weigth
Diameter
Width
13
#1 - 3
WF-3-F + 30 m Backing
139 g
8,3 cm
3,8 cm
35
#3 - 5
WF-5-F + 50 m Backing
149 g
9,0 cm
3,8 cm
HANAK
Czech Nymph H Fly Reel
Line Class:
1-3
The Czech Nymph H reels in bronce fits perfect to design of the Hanak Czech X rods. Modern ultra-large arbor reel is produced by machine-cut from 6061-grade air-aluminium bar stock in combination with stainless steel. Thanks to the large arbor design, it limits tangling, damaging of fly line and speed-up reeling. The unique closed cage prevents tangling and dragging fine long nymphing leaders out of the reel. Smooth function is guaranteed by two ball-bearings in combination with a super-roller bearing. The sensitive and reliable drag allows usage of fine leaders.
Model
Line Class
Capacity
Weight
Diameter
Width
13
#1 - 3
WF-3-F + 30 m Backing
139 g
8,3 cm
3,8 cm
35
#3 - 5
WF-5-F + 50 m Backing
149 g
9,0 cm
3,8 cm
HANAK
H 65 XH Stinger Hook
Hook Size:
#6
The Hanak H 65 XH is a chemically sharped, heavy wire Stinger hook with a 45 degree up-turned eye. A good choice to tying Articulated Streamers or Intruder Flies for fishing Salmon and Steelhead.
Specifications
Content: 15 pcs per package
Colour: Black nickel
Hi-carbon chemically sharped
Heavy wire
Extra sharp and durable point
Forged
Stinger Hook, Trailer Hook
45 degree up-turned eye
HANAK
H 49 XH Jig Hook
Hook Size:
#6
Extra reinforced jig hook with barb. It has a wide hook arc and a very durable and sharp point. Developed for trophy fishing.
Specifications
Content: 20 pcs per package
Colour: Black nickel
Sizes: 2 - 6
Barbed jig hook
Hi-carbon chemically sharped
Heavy wire
sharp and durable point
HANAK
Strike Indicator Line
Colour:
hot fluo yellow
This bright fluorescent strike indicator line is a must have for every nymph fly fisher. You can use it as a single colour or cobine it with another colour to have some contrast. Usually it is best used with tippret rings. Using this strike indicator line will almost guarantee you won't miss any bite!Specifications: 50 m / 6 kg / 13 lbs / 0,25 mm
HANAK
Superb RS 35 (matte-olive) Fly Reel
Ultra modern all-metal extra-large-arbor reel made of aviation aluminium alloy in combination with elements made of stainless steel. Exclusive H-design commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of HANÁK Competition, while the hexagon pattern of turned holes refers to the structure of the Graphene, the latest top material used for building the Superb RS rods. The large diameter of the spool reduces tangling of the leader and line and reduces their wear and speeds up winding. Precisely manufactured closed cage prevents the long thin nymphing rigs to be pulled out. Smooth running is ensured by a one-way roller super bearing. Unrivaled sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag allows safe use of fine tippets.
The reel was designed, continuously tested and fine-tuned by Luboš Roza, one of the best current competition fly fishermen of the World in close cooperation with František Hanák, expert of fishing for trophy fish.Features:
Aviation aluminium alloy combined with elements of stainless steel
Extra-large-arbor reel
Closed cage design
Smooth running ball bearing
Sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag
Specs:
Weight: 125 g
Diameter: 98 mm
Width: 20 mm
Capacity: WF-5-F + 50 m Backing
Color: matte-olive
HANAK
Superb RS 35 (matte-black) Fly Reel
Ultra modern all-metal extra-large-arbor reel made of aviation aluminium alloy in combination with elements made of stainless steel. Exclusive H-design commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of HANÁK Competition, while the hexagon pattern of turned holes refers to the structure of the Graphene, the latest top material used for building the Superb RS rods. The large diameter of the spool reduces tangling of the leader and line and reduces their wear and speeds up winding. Precisely manufactured closed cage prevents the long thin nymphing rigs to be pulled out. Smooth running is ensured by a one-way roller super bearing. Unrivaled sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag allows safe use of fine tippets.
The reel was designed, continuously tested and fine-tuned by Luboš Roza, one of the best current competition fly fishermen of the World in close cooperation with František Hanák, expert of fishing for trophy fish.Features:
Aviation aluminium alloy combined with elements of stainless steel
Extra-large-arbor reel
Closed cage design
Smooth running ball bearing
Sensitive and precisely adjustable carbon drag
Specs:
Weight: 125 g
Diameter: 98 mm
Width: 20 mm
Capacity: WF-5-F + 50 m Backing
Color: matte-black
HANAK
Superb RS Graphene River Fly Rod
Type:
498-4 (#4 / 298cm / 9ft8in / 4-pcs)
A completely new series of four-piece ultra-light, slim, very fi ne and at the same time high-performance rods. Rods were designed, continuously tested and refined to perfection by Luboš Roza, one of the best current competition fly fishermen of the world (multiple World and European Champion) in close cooperation with František Hanák, expert of fishing for trophy fish.
This new range also includes special and highly requested models for dry-fly fishing designed in the uniform length 9.3 feet / 282 cm - Superb RS Dry Fly 493 and 593.
Thanks to the use of the latest technologies including the revolutionary Hexagon Graphene material and extra light and super quality components we reduced the weight of these rods by about 30 % (up to 30 g) compared to conventional rods. Exclusive reel seat with an exotic wood insert. Highest quality AAAA cork. Slight deviation from conventional lengths follows the global trend of using slightly longer rods while maintaining maximum performance of these models.
Blank of these rods is gold olive, black reel seat with hexagon cutouts holes to imitate the structure of the Graphene material.
RS - Race Sense = speed, slenderness, sensitivity and performance.
Graphene is the thinnest material used with the thickness of a single atom layer arranged in the hexagonal lattice. Thanks to this structure, it is incredibly light and it has approximately 200 times higher tensile strength than steel.
Each rod is supplied in the luxurious pentagon rod tube with the separate compartments for each rod section.Special ANT (anti tangle) stripper guides and hook keeper prevent tangling of thin leaders. Flexible titanium single leg guides RECOIL Titanflex - made in USA.
This are the best currently available HANAK fly rods!
Technische Details:
Model
Line class
Length cm
Parts
Tube Length cm
Weight g
298-4
2
298
4
79
75
2103-4
2
312
4
82
77
393-4 Dry Fly
3
282
4
75
75
398-4
3
298
4
79
77
3103-4
3
312
4
82
79
493-4 Dry Fly
4
282
4
75
81
498-4
4
298
4
79
83
4103-4
4
312
4
82
83
593-4 Dry Fly
5
282
4
75
79
598-4
5
298
4
79
85
HANAK
SET
Czech Nymph X Fly Rod
Type:
3106-4 (#3 / 320cm / 10ft6in / 4-pcs)
Hanak Czech Nymph X Specialist Rods
Brand new series of specialist rods designed for different nymphing methods. They are made from high quality modulated carbon.
The rod 3100 has no fighting but and can be used for dry fly fishing as well. The rods 3106 in length 10'6" / 3,20 m have fighting but which increase balance and helps getting the fish under control. The guides are lightweight and single legged, both to reduce the overall weight, as well as keeping the action smooth and crisp. Half-wells cork handle with quality cork. Exclusive X-shape designed reel seat with exotic-wood insert.
An exceptional rod action and highquality components both help to increase the hook up ratio, and to subdue and land every fish. Each rod is supplied in a cordura rod tube and cotton bag.
Model
Rod Lenght
Tube Length
Line Class
Parts
Rod weight
#2
275 -290(Multiength)
73
2
5
88
3100-4
305 cm
81 cm
3
4
94 g
3106-4
320 cm
85 cm
3
4
104 g
4100-4
305 cm
81 cm
4
4
98 g
HANAK
Bicolor Indicator (yellow/black)
Type:
6 kg
Black/yellow leader for making strike indicators and spirals. It is high visible in different conditions!
You can detect your strikes very easy with this multitone coloured nylon. The bicoulor nylon is coloured fluorescent yellow/black and can be used for every leader.
This strike indicator was developed by Franta Hanak. Multiple fly fishing champion and Czech Nymph expert.
Length: 30 m
HANAK
450 BL Czech Jig Special
Hook Size:
#12
The Jig Special has a slightly shorter leg than the 400 BL. The bend continues in relation to the hook.
Jig hook, short shank, wide gape, medium wire, inwardly curved tip, black nickel plated
Content: 25 pieces per pack
HANAK
H470 BL Jig Wave
Hook Size:
#8
The HANAK 470 BL is a jig hook with a wide gape. The long, slightly outwardly bent tip ensures secure hook setting.
Jig hook, wide gape, wave tip slightly curved out, medium wire, barbless, needle point, black nickel
Content: 25 pieces per pack
HANAK
H 95 XH
Hook Size:
#2/0
This streamer hook (XH = extra heavy) has a classic design. It has an extra-strong wire and an extremely sharp tip with a fine barb. The hook is extremely rigid. The hook shank is extra-long. From Pike streamer to trout and perch streamers, with this hook you can do it all.
All round streamer hook, classic design, sharp and durable point, extra long shank, heavy wire, perfect predator hook, black nickel
Content: # 6/0 (7 pcs) # 4/0 (10 pcs) # 2/0 (15 pcs) # 1 (20 pcs)
HANAK
Superb XP Fly Rod
Type:
396-4 (#3 / 290cm / 9ft6in / 4-pcs)
HANAK SUPERB XP Fly Rod
The HANAK Competition products are the result of a long-term development and testing in cooperation with leading Czech fly fishermen. The quality tested by many competition winners is now available to all fly fishermen.
Let us introduce a brand-new series of four piece, ultra-light, very fine yet powerful rods. They are the best competition fly rods. These rods were designed using the newest technology and highest quality materials available. These rods have been long-term tested and fine-tuned to absolute perfection, in cooperation with the best fly – fishermen and competitors in the World. As well as members of Team HANÁK Competition SUPERB STARS, and members of the Czech National Fly Fishing Team. Each rod was designed and tested separately by the best Czech fly- fishermen in each discipline of fly-fishing. The blanks have been made using the latest HI-CARBON technology and materials in a special combination with NANO top-class filaments. Combining these blanks with extra light super quality components, we have succeeded in reducing the overall weight of these rods by about 30 % (up to 30 g) compared to conventional rods. The rods have super thin FUJI SIC stripper guides, and very durable and flexible titanium snake guides RECOIL Titanflex - made in USA. The perfect design of the rods is underlined by the exclusive black real seat which incorporates an exotic wood insert. The handle is made from the highest quality AAAA grade cork. The matt gold olive finish of the blank prevents the disturbance of spooky fish by reducing rod flash. Each rod is shipped in the luxurious pentagon rod tube with separate compartments for each rod section
Technical Details of HANAK Superb XP Fly Rods
Model
Line Class
Length cm
Parts
Transport Length cm
Weight g
SUPERB XP 299
2
300
4
79
73
SUPERB XP 390
3
275
4
73
75
SUPERB XP 396
3
290
4
77
77
SUPERB XP 3106
3
320
4
84
83
SUPERB XP 4110
4
335
4
88
88
HANAK
4in1 Alpen Nymph Fly Rod
Type:
#3 (290-335cm)
Franta Hanák is a Czech flyfisher who improved „Czech nymphing“ to perfection. He and his members of the Czech National Fly Fishing team are always on the highest ranks in fly fishing competitions. They developed those rods with their extensive knowledge. Those rods are the perfect start into the „Czech Nymphing” technique.
The length of the rod can be changed for different conditions.
Weight #3: 99 gWeight #4: 115 gWeight #5: 135 gDelivery with Cordura Rod case!
HANAK
H910 SW Saltwater Fly
Hook Size:
#4
The HANAK H910SW stainless steel hook is ideal for saltwater fishing. It has already been tested very successfully in sea trout fishing in Denmark. Of course, the hook can also be used for streamer fishing on domestic waters.
Heavy wire, x-strong & forged extra durable sharp point
Content: 10 pieces per pack
HANAK
130 BL Czech Dry Fly
Hook Size:
#16
This thin-wire dry fly hook has excellent hooking properties thanks to its inward-curved tip.
Dry fly, down eye, large bend, light wire, barbed, inwardly curved, extra long tip, black nickel plated
Content: 25 pieces per pack
HANAK
360 BL Czech Nymph
Hook Size:
#12
This is the best hook for Czech Nymph fishing. Due to its wide gape the Hanak H360 BL has very good hooking properties.
Nymph, curved shank, medium wire, barbless, wide bow, extra long tip, black nickel-plated
Content: 25 pieces per pack
HANAK
Czech Nymph Tapered Knotless Mono Leader (yellow-orange)
Länge:
450 cm
This new specialty Czech Nymph style leader is essential to be successful with this method.It has the camouflage colours and is perfectly tapered. Available in 450 cm and 900 cm. This leader is part of the key to success for czech nymphing.
HANAK
280 BL Stillwater & Wet
Hook Size:
#12
This freshwater and wet fly hook has a large hook bend and an extra-sharp, long tip.
Straight, heavy wire, wide gape, regular shank, fine forged, extra long needle point, black nickel
Content: 25 pieces per pack
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