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 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 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.
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 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 Hardy Anglers Guide Book is for reference only and not included in the sale.
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.
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.
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 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.
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)
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 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 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 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 vintage Partridge of Redditch “Jack Charlton” (originally made for him) 10ft 6” #8/9, 3 piece split cane Light Salmon Fly Rod in excellent original condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, yellow tipped brown whipped eyes, lined rings throughout and a 19 1/2” double handed cork handle with up-locking reel seat. A rare opportunity to own an exceptional rod, which appears to have had light use, it comes with an unbranded 3 pocket cotton cloth bag and purple Cordura zip top case. More photos can be provided on request. Length of tube 107cm. 580
Rare vintage and excellent Paul Elliott “Carp Rod” 9ft 2” 2 piece split cane Carp Rod in outstanding condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrules, red tipped green whipped eyes, green intermediate whipping, red agate lined butt and tip rings, and a 26” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This “near mint” rod, marked Carp 01, appears to have had little use (the varnish being excellent throughout), it comes with a turned hardwood stopper and in what is thought to be its original twin pocket khaki cloth bag. Un - assembled length 148cm. 604
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
Vintage JA Walker of Alnwick “Salmon Rod” 12ft 6” 3 piece (plus spare tip) split cane Fly Rod in good condition. Lock Fast joints, burgundy whipped eyes, black intermediate whippings, red agate lined tip rings and a 22” cork handle with single alloy slip ring reel seat. The rod comes with its JA Walker 4 pocket khaki cloth bag. Please note tips 7/10 inches short and some lacquer crazing. Un - assembled length 130cm. 613
Rare vintage Oliver’s of Knebworth “Salmon Fly Rod” 14ft 3 piece (plus spare tip) split cane Twin Tip Fly Rod in excellent condition. Pin lock joints, yellow tipped orange eye whippings, orange intermediate whipping, red agate lined butt and tip rings, and a 24” double handed cork handle with down locking reel seat. This original and desirable hand built rod has been maintained to a very high standard; it comes complete with a copy of an Oliver’s catalogue and an unbranded 4 pocket khaki cloth bag. Un - assembled length 148cm. 614
Vintage split cane Spinning Rod by Pezon et Michel, one of France’s most respected rod makers. This example is the “Sport” model, measuring approximately 10ft (3m), and dates to the mid-1960s, confirmed by serial number 1964663. Built from Tonkin bamboo in the traditional Pezon style, the rod features classic orange flamed cane, red and green intermediate whippings, and a 26” cork handle with twin alloy reel fittings. This traditional rod with classic French craftsmanship is supplied with a twin pocket cloth bag. General condition. Varnish wear / touched-in area on the butt section (see photos) All rings, whippings and ferrules are sound. Rod is straight and fully usable. Un - assembled length 155cm. 622
Rare vintage Pezon et Michel “Parabolic Tournament” 11ft 9” 2 piece (plus spare tip) Split Cane Fly Rod in excellent original condition. Bronzed brass ferrules, red tipped green whipped snake eyes and a 31” two piece extended cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This classic twin tip rod comes with a Pezon et Michel khaki cloth bag. A superb French split cane fly rod from the renowned Pezon et Michel of Amboise. This is a desirable Parabolic Tournament model, designed with the famous Ritz parabolic action for smooth progressive casting and excellent distance control. Condition: Excellent original vintage condition. Cane straight and sound, varnish glossy. Light wear to cork consistent with age. All sections full length with matching tips and original tight whippings throughout . Un - assembled length 165cm. 624
Vintage Pezon et Michel “Parabolic Spéciale Normale” made for Farlow’s 9ft #6, 2 piece split cane fly rod in excellent original condition Rod number: 1876350 circa 1962 Original labelled cloth bag included Nickel silver fittings Traditional burgundy whipped and snake eyes Cork handle with down locking reel seat A classic French-built bamboo trout rod from the highly regarded Pezon et Michel workshop, featuring the sought-after parabolic action developed with Charles Ritz. Condition: Very good vintage condition. Straight rod with sound ferrules. Light cosmetic wear to cork handle consistent with use. Varnish and whippings in good order A highly fishable classic or collectible example of one of Pezon’s most popular models. Un - assembled length 144cm. 625
Vintage Pezon et Michel “Parabolic Grilse” 10ft 6” #7/8, 2 piece split cane fly rod, made and retailed by Farlow’s of London, rod number F 68.12.422 (1968), in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, red tipped yellow whipped snake eyes, turned hardwood stopper and a 22” cork handle with single alloy slip ring reel seat Built using high-quality Pezon et Michel Tonkin cane and finished in Great Britain, this rod features the renowned parabolic action associated with Charles Ritz designs—ideal for traditional salmon or grilse fishing. Condition: . Very good for age. . The cane is straight with no sets observed. . Original whippings, guides and ferrules are all intact. . Varnish shows light age-related wear but remains presentable. . Cork handle is clean with light use. . Supplied with original Farlow’s cloth bag (showing wear consistent with age). A highly collectible and fishable vintage rod from one of the most respected European makers. Un - assembled length 168cm. 626
Vintage classic Pezon et Michel “Super Parabolic Fario Club” 8ft 5” #5/6, 2 piece split cane fly rod, made and retailed by Farlow’s of London, in excellent condition. Pezon et Michel cane, bronzed brass suction ferrule, traditional red tipped green snake eye whippings and a cork handle with down locking anodised reel seat. Original Farlow’s labelled twin pocket bag included An iconic Charles Ritz–influenced design, renowned for its smooth progressive parabolic action and superb casting feel. A highly collectible and usable classic cane trout rod. Condition: Correct Pezon script and serial number F 70.8.537 circa 1970. Straight with no obvious sets Ferrules tight and sound Whippings original and tight Cork handle shows honest use Un - assembled length 141cm. 627
Rare vintage B James and son “Richard Walker Mk IV” 10ft 2 piece split cane Coarse Rod in excellent, lightly used condition. Bronzed brass stepped suction ferrule, burgundy eye and intermediate whipping, red agate butt and tip rings; and a 28” “donut” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. Condition: . Varnish excellent and glossy . Original eye and ferrule tight whippings . Cork handle has signs of genuine light use . Unbranded twin pocket cloth bag included. A collectible and fishable vintage Carp / Coarse Rod Un - assembled length 159cm. 630
Rare vintage J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen “Eighty Three” 8ft 3” #5/6, 2 piece Split Cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, traditional red whipped snake eyes and a cork handle with down locking alloy reel seat. Supplied with original Sharpe’s cloth bag. Condition: * Overall very good vintage condition * Cane is straight with no obvious sets * Cork handle shows signs honest use. * Light cosmetic wear consistent with a rod of this age (circa 1970) A classic split cane well balanced trout fly rod ( numbered 1182 100 ) by the renowned Scottish maker J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen for Farlows, thought to be one of a limited run of 100. Un - assembled length 141cm. 633
Vintage J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen “The Scottie” 9ft #7/8, 2 piece Split Cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, burgundy snake eye whippings, rubber moulded stopper and a cork handle with alloy down locking reel seat. Supplied with a J S Sharpe twin pocket cloth bag. Condition: * Overall very good, consistent with a rod of this age * Cane is straight with no obvious sets * Cork handle is clean and complete * Rings and whippings are in good tight condition * Varnish also very good condition A classic, fishable split cane fly rod, stamped 4.1.150 (1984) by the renowned Scottish maker J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen Un - assembled length 143cm. 641
Rare vintage J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen “The Featherweight” 8ft #5/6, 2 piece impregnated split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, burgundy snake eye whippings, turned hardwood stopper and a cork handle with a single alloy slip ring reel seat. Supplied with a Sharpes twin pocket cloth bag. Condition: * Overall excellent vintage condition * Cane is straight with no obvious sets * Cork handle clean, unmarked and complete * Rings and whippings are in good tight condition * Varnish also excellent, consistent with a rod of this age A classic, fishable split cane fly rod, stamped 1.7.146 (July 1981) by the renowned Scottish maker J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen Un - assembled length 127cm. 640
Rare vintage J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen “The Scottie” 10ft #6, 2 piece Split Cane Fly Rod in very good condition. Bronzed brass suction ferrule, traditional red eye and intermediate whippings, red agate lined butt and tip rings, and a 13” cork handle with up- locking reel seat. Supplied with original Sharpe’s twin pocket cloth bag. Condition: * Overall very good vintage condition * Cane is straight with no obvious sets * Small loss to the cork handle see photo * Rings and whippings appear to be original and in good tight condition A classic split cane fly rod by the renowned Scottish maker J.S. Sharpe of Aberdeen. Un - assembled length 156cm. 636
Vintage B James & Son “Richard Walker Mk IV Avon” 10ft 2 piece split cane Avon Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass stepped ferrules , burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, red agate lined butt and tip rings and a 25” donut cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. Original B James twin pocket khaki cloth bag included. Condition: * Excellent used condition * Cane straight with no sets or repairs * Original eyes and whippings sound * Transfers intact * Cork handle clean and complete * Varnish excellent condition for a used rod * Bag intact A very collectible and well looked after British Avon Rod built by B James & Son. Un - assembled length 158cm. 666
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
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
Rare vintage Hardy “LRH Dry Fly” 8ft 9” #6, 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Bronzed brass shouldered ferrules, red tipped green eye whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. Original Hardy 3 pocket cloth bag and screw cap alloy tip tube included. Condition * Cane straight no sets, damage or repair * Eyes and whipping original and sound * Varnish excellent * Markings and stamping present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact This is an excellent example of used fly rod for a collection or use, from one of Britain’s most respected builders, Hardy’s of Alnwick. Tube Length 106cm. 685
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
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 Perfection” 8ft #5, 2 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod in excellent original condition. Bronzed brass shoulder joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, turned alloy stopper and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This Rod, stamped H46498 (1956) comes with the original Hardy twin pocket zip and press stud (working) bag included Condition * Cane straight no sets or damage * Eyes and whipping appear to be original * Varnish excellent, consistent with a rod of this age * Markings and stamping present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact An excellent example of a classic rod for a collection or use from the well respected British builder, Hardy’s of Alnwick. Un- assembled Length 128cm. 686
Vintage Hardy “The Perfection” 9ft #6, 2 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod in excellent condition. Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This Rod, stamped H60234 (1964) comes with an unbranded twin pocket khaki bag included Condition * Cane no damage or repair, slight set to tip section * Eyes and whipping sound, appear to be original * Varnish excellent, consistent with a rod of this age * Markings and stamping present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete * Bag intact A fine example of a classic fishable rod from the well respected British builder, Hardy’s of Alnwick. Un- assembled Length 150cm. 687
Rare vintage Hardy “The Wye” 13ft 6” #9, 3 piece (plus spare tip) Palakona cane Salmon Fly Rod in excellent condition. Copper wound Lockfast joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, turned alloy stoppers and a 25 1/2” cork handle with alloy sliding screw grip reel seat. This rare fly rod stamped H51523C (circa 1962) has seen light use and been well maintained. Original Hardy 4 pocket zip and press stud (working) 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 all present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete, consistent with light use. * Bag intact, faded 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 145cm. 688
