A very nice set of Hardy Wader Clasps from 1970s Both stamped and in good condition
Rare Hardy “Gold Medal ” 11ft 10” 3 piece split cane fly fishing rod. This early rod stamped A13074 (1904) is in very good condition given its age, having bronzed brass ferrules, lined butt & tip rings, burgundy intermediate and eye whippings and a 15” leather covered handle with bronze sliding ring reel seat. This rod comes complete with a Hardy 3 pocket khaki cloth bag (not the original).
Vintage Hardy “The A H E Wood Salmon Rod” 12ft #8 Palakona split cane fly fishing rod. This rod, stamped H58250 (1964) is in excellent condition. Having bronzed brass Spiral Lockfast joints, agatipe lined butt and tip rings, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings and a 22” solid cork handle with single alloy sliding ring reel seat. This rod comes complete with a turned wooden stopper and a Hardy zip & press stud (working) khaki cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and is not included as part of this sale. * The mid section joint is missing the Lockfast fitting, this has no detrimental effect on the excellent fit between the butt and mid sections
Hardy “The Wanless (6lb)” 6ft 11” 2 piece Palakona split cane spinning rod. This vintage rod, stamped H29192 (1960) is in excellent condition having a bronzed brass ferrule, stand-off rings, lined tip ring, scarlet tipped green whippings, copper whipping butt ring and a 14” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. The rod, sold by Atkinsons Sports Depot Kendal, comes complete with a Hardy twin pocket khaki cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included as part of this sale.
An early example Hardy “Gold Medal” 11ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) split cane Fly Rod in good condition for its age. Lock fast joints, red eye and intermediate whipping, and a cork handle with single brass sliding ring reel seat. This twin tip rod, stamped 10312 (1890) comes with an unbranded (in the style of Hardy with label missing) 4 pocket khaki cloth bag.
Vintage Hardy “The Perfection” 9ft 6” Palakona split cane fly fishing rod in good condition. This rod has a bronzed brass Lockfast joint, lined butt and tip rings, burgundy intermediate and eye whippings, and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod stamped E 95229 (1954) has some rewhipping work mainly around the eyes; it comes in a Hardy twin pocket khaki cloth bag.
Rare Hardy “The CC De France” 9ft 2 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Suction ferrule, golden silk whipped eyes, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with single alloy slip ring reel seat. This rod, stamped E 57125 (1945) comes complete with a rare Hardy camouflage twin pocket “rod and hand” bag; the 58th edition (1951) Hardy Anglers Guide Book is also included in the sale.
A 1978 Hardy Graphite De- Lux / carbon fibre 7ft brook fly fishing rod. This comes in the original bag and metal hard case. A #3 line rod with Tungsten butt ring with chrome snake eyes. These came out in 1978 , 9” cork handle with overall weight of 1 3/4oz 50gr
Early Hardy “J J H Fly The No 2” 9ft 9” 3 piece Palakona split cane fly rod. This vintage rod, stamped E4222 (1926) is in good condition, the butt and mid sections have been re varnished at some point. Bronzed brass Lockfast ferrules, lined butt and tip rings, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings and cork handle with butt cap screw up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with a Hardy khaki cloth bag and Hardy bamboo tube, missing its leather cap. Please note the Hardy Catalogue is for reference only and not included as part of this sale.
Vintage Hardy “The Gold Medal” 9ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Pin lock joints, red eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This twin tip rod, stamped E33820 (1935) comes in its Hardy 4 pocked khaki cloth bag. Note, sets to tip sections. Un - assembled length 102cm. (460)
Vintage Hardy “The Perfection” 8ft #4, 2 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Lockfast joint, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking alloy reel seat. This rod, stamped E16477 (1929) comes complete with turned hardwood stopper, mini butt and Hardy twin pocket cloth bag. Un-assembled length 127cm. (467)
Vintage Hardy “The Houghton” 10ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Lockfast joints, green eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt ring and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This twin tip rod, stamped E73840 (1950) comes complete with a spear and in Hardy (rod and hand) 4 pocket cloth khaki bag. Note repair to cork above reel seat. Un - assembled length 106. (488)
Vintage Hardy “Graphite De luxe” 10ft 6” #7, 2 piece carbon fibre Fly Rod in very good condition. Maroon blanks, burgundy whipped snake eyes, lined butt ring and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. The rod comes with a Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag. Un - assembled length 167cm. 505
Vintage Hardy “The Houghton” 10ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Lockfast joints, green eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings and a cork handle with single alloy slip ring reel seat. This twin tip rod stamped A 98919 (1915) comes complete with a spear, brass capped bamboo tube for the tips, 3 pocket cloth bag and a leather capped bamboo rod storage tube. Tube length 103cm. 522
Rare vintage and early Hardy “The Pope” 10ft 2 piece split cane Fly Rod in good condition. Lockfast joint, dark green eye and intermediate whippings, red agate lined tip ring and a cork handle with single brass slip ring reel seat. This 120 year old rod stamped A 5052 (1904) comes complete with brass spear and in what is believed to be its original Hardy twin pocket cloth bag. Un - assembled length 157cm. 528
Rare early Hardy “Featherweight” 9ft 6” 2 piece (plus 3 tips) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Lockfast joints, crimson eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, turned hardwood stopper and a detachable cork handle with single nickel silver slip ring wooden reel seat. This rod, stamped 16200 (1890) has seen a repair and lacquer crazing to one tip section, the remaining sections are in very good condition for a rod of this age. The rod comes in a later style Hardy cloth bag, the tips come in a 3 pocket cloth bag and Hardy leather capped bamboo tube for storage. Tube length 143cm. 605
Hardy “Graphite Deluxe Spey” 16ft #11, 3 piece carbon fibre Salmon Fly Rod in excellent condition. Burgundy blanks, red whipped snake eyes, lined butt rings x 2, lined tip ring, turned anodised alloy stopper and a 24” cork handle with anodised alloy sliding lock reel seat. This very original rod appears to have had little use, it comes complete with in its Hardy 3 pocket maroon cloth bag and Hardy branded Cordura zip topped tube with adjustable carry strap. Tube length 180cm. 617
Rare vintage Hardy “The Wye” 12ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Salmon Fly Rod in excellent vintage condition. Copper wound Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, turned hardwood stoppers and a 24” cork handle with alloy sliding screw grip reel seat. This exceptional rod (light use) stamped H20995 (1959) comes with its original purpose made Hardy 4 pocket khaki cloth bag included. Condition * Cane straight no sets, damage or repair * Eyes and whipping original and sound * Varnish excellent for a rod of this age * Markings and stampings all present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete, consistent with light use. * Bag faded but intact This rare 67 year old Twin Tip Fly Rod has seen light use only and been well maintained. It’s an excellent example from one of Britain’s most respected builders, Hardy’s of Alnwick. Un assembled length 134cm. 681
Rare Vintage Hardy Steel Centre “The Wye” 14ft 6” 3 piece (plus shorter spare tip) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in excellent (refurbished) condition. Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, turned hardwood stoppers and a 24” cork handle with single slip ring universal reel seat. This Rod, stamped A49997 appears to have been professionally refurbished and comes with an original but tatty Hardy 4 pocket cloth bag included. Condition * Cane straight no sets or damage, spare tip is 4” short * Eyes and whipping appear to be original * Varnish excellent, consistent with professional refurb * Markings, no name but stamping present * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag tatty Although un-named this rod appears to be consistent with a Steel Centred “The Way” built by Hardy’s of Alnwick. Un- assembled Length 150cm. 684
Vintage Hardy “The Wye” 12ft 6” #9, 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Salmon Fly Rod in excellent condition. Copper wound shouldered ferrules , green tipped crimson eye whippings, lined butt and tip rings, turned alloy stoppers and a 24” cork handle with alloy sliding screw grip reel seat. This vintage fly rod (circa 1972) has seen light use and been well maintained. Original Hardy 4 pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition * Cane straight no sets, damage or repair * Eyes and whipping original and sound * Varnish excellent for a rod of this age * Markings all present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete, consistent with light use. * Bag intact This Twin Tip Fly Rod has seen light use only and been well maintained, an excellent usable example from one of Britain’s most respected builders, Hardy’s of Alnwick. Un assembled length 134cm. 682
Vintage Hardy “Fibalite Spinning” 9ft 6” 2 piece fibreglass Spinning Rod in very good used condition. Brown blanks, red tipped golden whipped eyes, lined tip ring and a 29” cork handle with down locking alloy reel seat. Original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight no damage or repair * Eyes and whipping sound * Transfer and markings all present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact Un - assembled length 154cm. 696
Vintage Hardy “Fibalite Spinning No1 white spigot” 7ft 7/8lb, 2 piece fibreglass Spinning Rod in excellent condition. Brown blanks, red tipped golden whipped eyes, lined tip ring and a 14” cork handle with twin alloy ring up-locking reel seat. Original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight no damage or repair * Eyes and whipping original & sound * Transfer and markings all present and complete * Cork handle clean and complete consistent with light use * Bag intact Fine example of a Hardy Jet Spinning rod that has seen light use. Un - assembled length 102cm. 699
Rare vintage Hardy “Fred Taylor Trotter” 11ft 3” 2 piece plus handle fibreglass Avon Coarse Rod in very good used condition. Brown blanks, red tipped golden whipped eyes, lined butt and tip rings, and a 24” detachable cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight no damage or repair * Eyes and whipping original & sound * Transfer and markings all present and complete * Cork handle clean * Bag intact A ready to be used example of an Avon Rod built by Hardy of Alnwick Un - assembled length 146cm. 706
Rare vintage and early Hardy “Richard Walker Carp” 10ft 2 piece fibreglass Carp Rod and bag in very good condition. Brown blanks, black tipped golden whipped eyes, lined butt and tip rings and a 28” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings . Original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight no damage or repair * Eyes and whipping sound * Transfer and markings all present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact A ready to be used rod from respected British builder Hardy of Alnwick. Un - assembled length 159cm. 708
Vintage Hardy “Jet ” 9ft #7, 2 piece fibreglass Fly Rod and bag in good condition. Brown blanks, golden tipped black whipped snake eyes and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat . Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight no damage or repair * Eyes and whipping sound * Transfer and markings all present * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact A useable rod from respected British builder Hardy of Alnwick. Un - assembled length 143cm. 710
Vintage Hardy “The Halford Knockabout ” 9ft 6” #7, 2 piece Palakona cane Fly Rod in excellent vintage condition. Pinlock joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, concealed butt spike and cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This rod stamped H53543 (1963) comes with its original Hardy twin pocket zip and press stud khaki bag included. Condition * Cane straight no sets, damage or repair * Eyes and whipping original and sound * Varnish excellent * Markings and stamping all present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete, consistent with light use. * Bag intact This original Rod appears to have seen light use and been well maintained, a collectible or usable example from the respected British rod builder Hardy of Alnwick. Un assembled length 149cm. 712
Rare vintage and early Hardy “The Gold Medal” 10ft 2 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona cane twin tip Fly Rod in excellent vintage condition. Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with sliding ring W reel fitting. This Victorian rod, stamped 18972 (1892) rings no 2307, although unmarked is almost certainly an early example of “The Gold Medal”. A Hardy twin pocket khaki bag (not the original) included. Condition * Cane straight no sets, damage or repair * Eyes and whipping appear to be original and sound * Varnish very good for a rod of this age * Stampings all present and correct, no markings * Cork handle and fittings clean and complete. * Bag intact This is an early example of a Fly Rod from the respected British rod builder, Hardy of Alnwick. Un assembled length 158cm. 714
Vintage Hardy “The Murdoch” 10ft 6” 3 piece (plus short spare tip) whole cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass joints, green snake eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, and a hardwood handle with single sliding ring Universal reel holder. This twin tip trout rod, stamped C29272 (1922), comes with what is thought to be its original Hardy 4 pocket khaki bag included. Condition: * Cane straight no sets or damage, tips 2” and 9” short * Eyes and whipping appear to be original and sound * Varnish very good for a rod of this age * Stampings and markings present and correct * Wooden handle and fittings clean and complete * Bag intact This is an early example of a Trout Fly Rod from the respected British rod builder, Hardy of Alnwick. Un assembled length 108cm. 717
Vintage Hardy “Graphite Salmon Fly” 13ft 9” #9, 3 piece carbon fibre Fly Rod in good usable condition. Olive green blanks, red tipped black eye whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a 26” cork handle with alloy sliding lock ring reel seat. Original Hardy 3 pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight and no repairs * Eyes and whipping sound * Transfer and markings present * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact Un - assembled length 146cm. 701
Vintage Hardy “Graphite Stillwater” 11ft #7/8, 3 piece carbon fibre Fly Rod in excellent “light use” condition. Burgundy blanks, red tipped burgundy whippings, lined eyes throughout, turned alloy stoppers, and a cork handle with up-locking anodised alloy reel seat. Original Hardy 3 pocket blue cloth bag included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight and no repairs * Eyes and whipping sound * Transfer and markings present * Cork handle clean and complete, consistent with light use * Bag intact This is an excellent example of a lightly used Carbon Fly Rod from one of Britain’s most respected rod builders. Un - assembled length 108cm. 718
Vintage Hardy “The Perfection” 8ft 6” #4, 2 piece Palakona cane Fly Rod in excellent used condition. Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This rod stamped H54318A (1963) comes with an original Hardy zip and press stud (working) twin pocket khaki bag included. Condition: * Cane no damage or repair, very slight set to tip end * Eyes and whipping original and sound * Varnish excellent * Markings and stamping present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact This excellent example, suitable for a collection or use from the respected British rod builder, Hardy of Alnwick. Un assembled length 134cm. 716
Rare vintage Hardy “JJH The Fly No2” 9ft 9” 3 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod in good condition. Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. Rod stamped E4222 (1926) comes with original Hardy cloth bag and a metal tube included. Condition: * Cane straight, no repairs or sets * Eyes and whipping sound * Stamping and markings present * Varnish crinkled in places * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag and tube (not Hardy) intact This rare 100 year old rod is a good example of a Hardy of Alnwick Fly Rod. Tube length 109cm. 722
Rare early Hardy “The No 2 Victor” 7ft 6” 2 piece Palakona split cane Pike & Salmon Rod in good used condition. Bronzed brass Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined rings throughout and a 16” cork handle with sliding screw grip reel seat and original Hardy rubber butt cap. Rod stamped E24463 (1926) comes with a Hardy twin pocket cloth bag complete with sales and care tags attached for a similar rod. Condition: * Cane straight, no repairs or sets * Eyes and whipping sound consistent with a rod of this age * Markings and stamping present * Varnish, generally crinkled * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact Un - assembled length 123cm. 727
Rare early Hardy “Victoria Salmon” 14ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Copper wound Lockfast joints, red eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, original Hardy rubber butt cap and a 26” cork handle with sliding screw grip reel seat. The Victorian Salmon was produced from 1902 - 1939, this particular twin tip rod stamped E15271 was built in 1929. Original Hardy 4 pocket khaki cloth bag included. Condition: * Cane straight, no repairs or sets * Eyes and whipping sound * Stamping and markings present * Varnish, blemishes and slight crinkle consistent with a rod of this age. Note the tip ends have been professionally re varnished. * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact This rare Salmon Fly Rod rod is a very good example from the renowned British rod builder Hardy of Alnwick. Un - assembled length 150cm. 731
Vintage Hardy “The Pennell” 14ft 3 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod in good used condition. Lockfast joints, red eye and intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, turned hardwood stoppers, original Hardy rubber butt cap and a 24” cork handle with sliding screw grip reel seat. This rod, stamped E6036 comes with Hardy khaki cloth bag included. Condition: * Cane straight, no repairs or sets * Eyes and whipping sound * Stamping and markings present * Varnish, blemishes and crinkled consistent with a rod of its age * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact Un - assembled length 152cm 732
Vintage Hardy “No1 De Luxe” 8ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Nickel silver suction ferrules, red eye and golden intermediate whipping, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This twin tip rod stamped E63687 (1948) comes with the unusual rod and hand Hardy 4 pocket camouflage cloth bag included. Condition: * Cane straight, no repairs or sets * Eyes and whipping sound * Stamping and markings present * Varnish, some blemishes * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact A very good used example from the renowned British rod builder Hardy of Alnwick. Un - assembled length 90cm. 733
Vintage Hardy “Hardy Graphite” 9ft #9/10, 2 piece carbon fibre Fly Rod in very good condition. Olive green blanks, red tipped black eye whippings and a 12” cork handle with removable fighting butt and up-locking reel seat. Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag and metal screw top tube included. Condition: * Blanks matched, straight and no repairs * Eyes and whipping original and sound * Transfer and markings present and complete * Cork handle & fighting butt clean, complete * Bag tatty, tube intact Tube length 149cm. 728
Rare vintage Hardy (second quality Alnwick Greenheart) 16ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) Salmon Rod in good condition for a rod of this age. Bamboo butt and centre section, Greenheart tips, bronzed brass suction ferrules, black whipped snake eyes and a 25” wooden handle with brass sliding ring ‘W’ reel seat. This unusual twin tip rod, stamped A73687 (1912) comes with an unbranded 4 pocket khaki cloth bag. Condition : * Bamboo, straight no splits. * Greenheart tips, have both been professionally repaired, see photo. * Varnish, good * Eyes and whipping complete and sound. * Wooden handle, clean and complete. Un assembled length 174cm. 759
Rare vintage Hardy “The Hollolite” 12ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) Hollakona cane Salmon Fly Rod in excellent vintage condition. Copper wound studlock joints, black tipped gold whipped eyes, gold intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, turned alloy stoppers and a 23” cork handle with gold anodised sliding screw grip reel seat. This exceptional rod (light use) stamped H25772 (1959) comes with its original purpose made Hardy zip and press stud 4 pocket cloth bag included. Condition * Cane straight no sets, damage or repair * Eyes and whipping original and sound * Varnish excellent for a rod of this age * Markings and stampings all present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete consistent with light use. * Bag intact zip and press studs working This rare 65 year old Twin Tip Salmon Fly Rod has seen light use only and been well maintained. It’s an excellent example from one of Britain’s most respected builders, Hardy’s of Alnwick. Un assembled length 135cm. 680
