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 “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).
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.
J S Sharpe of Aberdeen “The Scottie” 9ft 6” #6/7, 2 piece impregnated split cane fly fishing rod, manufactured in 1967. This rod, stamped 709 131 is in exceptional condition, probably the best example the author has seen, with burgundy whippings, bronzed brass ferrule, lined butt and tip eyes, a cork handle with mini butt extension and down locking reel seat. The rod comes complete with a turned stopper and its original manufacturers twin sleeve khaki bag with mini butt pocket.
J S Sharpe of Aberdeen “The Aberdeen” 12ft 6” #9, 3 piece (plus spare tip), rod No 90 manufactured by Farlows in June 1974 . This twin tip fly rod, stamped 4.6.90 is in excellent condition with burgundy whippings, bronzed brass ferrules, snake eyes and a 22” cork handle with a single alloy sliding ring reel seat. The rod comes complete with a turned stoppers and a Scottie brand twin pocket khaki bag.
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 Hardy Wanless (9/10lb)” 8ft Palakona split cane spinning rod. This vintage rod, stamped H43941 (1961) is in excellent condition having a bronzed brass ferrule, stand-off rings, agatipe lined tip ring, scarlet tipped green whippings, copper whipping butt ring and a 14” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This rod comes complete with a Hardy twin pocket zip and press stud (working) khaki cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included as part of this sale
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.
B. James “Avon Perfection” Avon Rod – 11ft 3in (Circa 1956–57) An excellent-condition B. James Avon Perfection 11ft 3in three-piece Avon rod. Constructed with a whole-cane butt section and split-cane centre and tip sections. Fitted with bronzed brass ferrules, burgundy whippings with intermediates, stand-off eyes, and red agate–lined butt and tip rings. The rod features a 24-inch onion cork handle with twin sliding-ring reel fittings. A highly desirable vintage rod dating to circa 1956–57, complete with its original three-pocket green cloth bag.
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.
Excellent example of Pezon et Michel made for Farlow’s “Parabolic Grilse” #7/8, 2 piece split cane salmon Fly Rod. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, red tipped green whipped eyes and a 22” cork handle with single alloy sliding ring reel seat. This rod, marked F. 70. 12574 is in original condition and comes in a Farlow’s twin pocket olive green cloth bag.
Excellent example of a rare Hardy “The Marksman” 8ft 6” 2 piece Palakona split cane Salmon Spinning Rod. Copper whipped stud lock joint, red tipped green eye whippings, turned alloy stopper and 21” cork handle with alloy screw grip reel fitting. This rod, stamped H54651 (1963) is in excellent original condition and comes in its Hardy twin pocket zip and press stud ( all working ) khaki green cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included in this sale.
Rare vintage James B Walker “Salmonex” 14ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Copper whipped brass suction ferrules, red eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and eye rings, 27” cork handle with single anodised slip ring reel seat. This twin tip salmon fly rod is in original condition and comes with its James Walker 4 pocket khaki cloth back.
Excellent condition vintage 8ft 6” 2 piece split cane Spinning Rod, bronzed brass suction ferrule, burgundy eye and intermediate whipping, agate lined butt ring, and a 30” cork handle with up-locking reel seat. Although unbranded this rod is in the style of a J. S. Sharpe spinning rod and it comes with a purpose made green cloth bag.
Vintage J S Sharpe “The Scottie” 9ft 6” #6, 2 piece impregnated split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, burgundy whipped snake eyes and a cork handle with down locking alloy reel seat. This rod, made for Farlows and stamped 95.119 comes with its original Scottie branded twin pocket 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.
Rare vintage Hardy “No 1A Victor” 8ft 2 piece Palakona split cane Spinning Rod in very good condition. Lock Fast joint, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined rings throughout , and a cork handle with single steel sliding lock ring reel seat. This rod, stamped E 23652 (1926) comes complete with a Hardy twin pocket bag and Milwards screw top tube; the 54th edition (1934) Hardy Anglers Guide Book is also included in the sale.
Rare vintage Allcocks “Light Caster” 7ft 2 piece split cane Spinning Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass ferrule, red eye and intermediate whippings, red agate lined eyes throughout, and a 14” cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This original rod comes with an unbranded twin pocket khaki cloth bag. Note, the lock ring is loose on the reel seat thread but is still functional, the fly reel is for demonstration purposes only and not included in this sale.
Vintage Thorton 9ft 6” #6, 3 piece split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, dark green whipping, agate lined butt and tip eyes and a 14” cork handle with up-locking reel seat. The rod comes in what is thought to be its original unbranded 3 pocket cloth bag.
Vintage Modern Arms Co “Test” 10ft 6” 7oz test curve, 3 piece split cane Carp Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, green whipped high bells eyes, black intermediate whippings, agate lined tip ring and a 22” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This attractive rod, numbered 0852, was originally made in 1952 and then professionally rebuilt in 1965, it comes with a good quality 3 pocket green cloth bag
Rare vintage Harcol of London “Boat Rod” 10ft 3” 2 piece split cane Boat Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, green eye and intermediate whipping, lined eyes throughout, turned hardwood stopper and a 37” cork handle with steel twin lock ring up-locking reel seat. For protection this rod comes in a Shakespeare cloth bag.
Rare vintage Hardy “The De-Luxe” 8ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane, twin tip Fly Rod in excellent condition. Suction ferrules, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking ring reel seat. This rod, stamped H 24378 (SA) circa 1955 comes complete in its Hardys 4 pocket zip and press stud (working) cloth bag, its original Hardy alloy tube and a copy of the 63rd edition Hardys Anglers Guide and Catalogue included in this sale.
Rare vintage Hardy “The Gold Medal” 10ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane, twin tip Fly Rod in excellent condition. Lock Fast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking ring reel seat. This rod, stamped H 22648 (1959) comes complete with its Hardy’s 4 pocket zip and press stud (working) cloth bag.
Rare vintage Farstrike Davenport and Fordham of Ware Herts “The Ivens Original“ 10ft #6/7, 2 piece split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, red snake eye and intermediate whipping, and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. The rod comes with an unbranded twin pocket green cloth bag. Un-assembled length 159cm.
Rare vintage Hardy “Loch Leven” 11ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Lockfast ferrules, green eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings and a 18” cork handle with anodised sliding screw reel seat (including spanner). This twin tip rod, marked E 42431 (1937) comes complete with turned hardwood stopper, its original Hardy 4pocket khaki cloth bag and a copy of the 55th (Coronation) edition Hardy Anglers Guide and Catalogue included. Un-assembled length 122cm. (390)
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)
Rare Hardy “The Tournament GD2” Made for George W Daughterty casting champion 8ft staggered ferrule 2 piece Palakona split cane FlyRod in excellent condition. This display quality casting rod is thought to be a “one off” made for GD2 stamped E41029 it was manufactured in 1937 by Hardy Bros Ltd Alnwick . The rod has bronzed brass suction ferrule, burgundy whipped snake eyes, lined butt and tip rings, and a 9 1/2” cork handle with single sliding ring reel seat. An exceptional rod that comes complete in its original (repaired) Hardy twin pocket khaki cloth bag. More photos anre available on request. Un-assembled length 159cm. (405)
Rare vintage Jas Aspindale “The Testdale De Luxe” 9ft 6” 3 piece split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, tiger whipped eyes, green intermediate whippings, agate lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. The rod comes with an unbranded 3 pocket khaki cloth bag. Un-assembled length 103cm. (412)
Rare early Milwards “Matchcraft” 14ft 3 piece Avon Rod with whole cane butt and centre sections and split cane tip section. In good condition for its age, with bronzed brass ferrules, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a 25” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This rare and all original coarse fishing rod, marked 1453, comes with turned hardwood stoppers and a 3 pocket khaki canvas bag. As to be expected of an aged original rod some of the eye whippings have relaxed allowing a slight movement, the lacquer surface is also showing signs of wear in some areas. Un - assembled length 152cm. (418)
Rare vintage and early J S Sharpe “Scotia” 7ft 2 piece split cane Spinning Rod in good condition. Bronzed brass ferrule, golden whipped eyes and intermediate whippings and a cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This rod, numbered 3228-49 comes with a twin pocket camouflage design cloth bag. Un - assembled length 101cm. (432)
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)
Rare Hardy “The Viscount Grey” 10ft 4” 2 piece Palakona split cane Dry Fly Rod in very good condition. Lockfast joint, red eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a 13 1/2” cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This vintage rod, stamped H3010 (1955) comes in its rare Hardy (rod and hand) camouflage design twin pocket cloth bag. Note, slight damage to cork. Un - assembled length 163cm. (461)
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)
Rare vintage Rob Wilson of Brora 14ft 4” 3 piece (plus spare tip) split cane Twin Tip Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, black tipped burgundy whipped eyes, agate lined butt ring, brass tipped turned wooden stoppers and a 25” double handed cork handle with down locking fuji reel seat. This exceptional salmon fly rod, build in the mid 1980’s, appears to have had light use and been very well looked after, as you would expect of a Rob Wilson hand built rod. It comes in a 3 pocket cloth bag (not the original) for protection. More photos available on request. Un - assembled length 151cm. (474)
Vintage Foster Brothers of Ashbourne “The Englands Favourite” 9ft 6” 3 piece split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass lock fast joints, golden eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, alloy spear and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This rod comes in its original manufactures 3 pocket grey cloth bag. Un - assembled length 100cm. (476)
Rare vintage Allegro “Pandion” 13ft #10/11, 3 piece split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass ferrules, green whipped snake eyes, agate lined butt ring and a double handed cork handle with down locking reel seat. This well maintained rod comes complete with turned hardwood stopper, 3 pocket green cloth bag and a screw top alloy tube. Un - assembled length 147cm (478)
Vintage Hardy “The Gold Medal Rod” 12ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona split cane Fly Rod in good condition. Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and eye rings, and a 17” cork and wooden handle with a sliding lock ring reel seat. This twin tip rod, stamped E55960 (1942) comes with turned hardwood stoppers and in its original Hardy 4 pocket cloth bag. Un - assembled length 129cm. 500
Rare vintage and early Hardy “The Houghton” 10ft 6” 3 piece palakona split cane Fly Rod in excellent original condition. Lockfast joints, burgundy whipped intermediate rings, burgundy intermediate whippings, lined butt ring and a 12” cork handle with single brass slip ring reel seat. This very original rod, stamped A41731 (1909) comes complete with turned hardwood stoppers, spear and Hardy “rod and hand” 3 pocket khaki cloth bad. Un - assembled length 103cm. 503
Vintage Hardy “The LRH Salmon Fly” 14ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) palakona split cane Salmon Fly Rod in very good condition. Copper whipped Pinlock joints and butt ring, red tipped green eye whippings, green intermediate whipping, lined tip rings and a 26” cork handle with sliding lock ring reel seat. This twin tip rod, stamped H19462 (1955) comes with a Hardy 4 pocket zip and press stud (working) cloth bag. Note, professional repair to centre section and a small tear in the bag. Un - assembled length 149cm. 508
Vintage Milwards “Fly” 9ft 2 piece split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass ferrule, orange whipped snake eyes, orange intermediate whippings, red agate lined butt and tip ring, and a cork handle with single alloy slip ring reel seat. The rod comes in an unbranded twin pocket cloth bag. Un - assembled length 145cm. 511
Rare vintage and early Pezon et Michel “Parabolic Saumon” 16ft 9” 3 piece split cane Salmon Fly Rod in excellent condition. Whipped suction ferrules, red tipped yellow snake eye whippings, red agate lined butt ring and a 34” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This rod, marked 61596 (1961) is original apart from two eyes that have been professionally re whipped, please study the photos. The rod comes in an unbranded 3 pocket red cloth bag. Un - assembled length 174cm. 519
Rare vintage and early Hardy (Hardy-Jock Scott) 5ft 6” split cane Spinning9 Rod with detachable handle in good condition. White metal ferrule, burgundy whipped eyes, lined eyes throughout and a detachable cork handle with alloy “Screw-Grip” and housing. This rod stamped E 89349 (1953) comes complete with spanner, turned hardwood stopper and its original Hardy “rod and hand” purpose made bag. Note, there is some aging to the lacquer surface. The Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included in this sale. Un - assembled length 145cm. 520
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 J W Southwell (Captain Croydon) #6 “The Blagdon” 9ft 6” 2 piece split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, black snake eye and intermediate whippings, red agate lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. Rare opportunity to own a Captain Croydon build fly fishing rod, including a turned hardwood stopper and twin pocket khaki cloth bag. Note, the butt eye has been professionally re whipped Un - assembled length 150cm. 524
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 vintage Ogden Smith “The Royal Sovereign” 8ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) Fly (Brook) Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, tiger eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with anodised alloy down locking reel seat. This twin tip Brook Rod comes with turned hardwood stoppers and in its original Ogden Smith 4 pocket tan cloth bag. Un - assembled length 91cm. 529
Rare vintage and early W A Macleay and Son Salmon Rod” 16ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) steel centred split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass lock fast ferrules, red eye and intermediate whippings, lined rings throughout on butt and centre sections, snake eyes on tip sections and a 27” cork handle with single brass slip ring reel seat. The twin tip rod comes in its original, very tatty, W A Macleay 4 pocket khaki cloth bag. Note, the replacement eye on the centre section is not the correct type. Please study the photos. Un - assembled length 171cm. 531
Vintage Alex Martin “The Henry” 9ft #6/7, 3 piece split cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with a single alloy slip ring reel seat. This rod comes in its original Alex Martin 3 pocket cloth bag. Note, there are some blemishes to the lacquer surfaces, please study photos. Un - assembled length 95cm. 533
