Hardy “Swing Tip” 8ft 9” 2 piece Fibalite coarse fishing rod, manufactured in 1973, it’s an early example of the new design launched in that year. This hollow fibre glass swing tip rod is in very good condition, has brown blanks, orange whippings, aqualite lined threaded tip ring and a 24” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This rod comes complete with 5 detachable screw in swing tips and original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy magazine are for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy 9ft # 6, 2 piece fly fishing rod manufactured in 1976. This Fibalite hollow glass rod is in excellent original condition, has brown blanks, red tipped orange whippings, hard wearing Agatipe lined butt ring and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with a turned alloy stopper and original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue and magazine are for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy “Graphite ” 9ft 6” # 6/7, 2 piece rod manufactured in 1982. This carbon fibre fly rod is in excellent condition, having olive green blanks, scarlet tipped black whippings, tungsten butt ring, chromed end ring and a cork handle with up locking alloy reel seat. This rod comes complete with an original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogues are for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy Fibalite “Spinning No 1” 10ft, 2 piece hollow glass spinning rod. This rod is in very good condition, has brown blanks, red tipped green whippings, chromed stand off rings, hard wearing Sintox ceramic end ring and a 28” solid cork handle with fixed screw grip down locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with an original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue & brochure are 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.
Vintage Hardy Gordons “Carp Quest De-Luxe” 10ft 2 piece fibreglass Carp Rod. Brown blanks, black tipped green whippings, agate lined butt and tip rings and a 28” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fitting. This rod is in excellent original condition, had light use and is accompanied with a hand written note “ I purchased this rod from a workmate who was a friend of Richard Walker from whom he bought this rod”, purportedly owned and obtained from Richard Walker. The rod comes in its original Hardy Gordons twin pocket green bag together with the hand written note.
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 & press stud (working) khaki cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included as part of this sale
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 & tip rings, burgundy eye & 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
A castle logo Hardy The Marquis rim control fly fishing reel spare spool. This is a 3 7/16” #7 fitted with line and housed in a Hardy pouch. These date from 1970 Catalogue not supplied but can be purchased separately
Hardy “The No 2 Victor” 7ft 6” 2 piece Palakona split cane pike & salmon rod. This vintage rod, stamped E24463 (1926) is in good condition having a bronzed brass Lockfast ferrule, lined rings, tulip tip eye, burgundy whippings, a 16” cork handle with alloy sliding lock reel fitting and original Hardy rubber butt cap. This rod comes with a Hardy twin pocket khaki cloth bag complete with sales and care tags attached for a similar rod.
Hardy “Fibalite Perfection” 9ft # 6/7, 2 piece fly rod manufactured in 1979. This fibreglass rod is in very good original condition but with some slight fraying / discolouration to one whipping. The rod has brown blanks, scarlet tipped yellow whippings, snake rings and a cork handle with butt cap screw up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with an original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag.
Vintage Hardy “The J J H Triumph” 8ft 9” #6 Palakona split cane fly fishing rod. This rod, stamped H71883 (1967) is in excellent condition (light use) having a bronzed brass ferrule, lined butt & tip rings, burgundy eye & intermediate whippings and a cork handle with single alloy sliding ring reel seat. This rod comes complete with a turned alloy stopper and a Hardy twin pocket zip & press stud (working) khaki cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue & brochure are for reference only and not included as part of this sale.
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 & mid sections have been re varnished at some point. Bronzed brass Lockfast ferrules, lined butt & tip rings, burgundy eye & 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.
Early Hardy “The Avon” 11ft 3 piece cane and split cane coarse rod. This vintage rod, stamped G32731 (manufactured between 1937 & 1957) is in excellent condition having been professionally refurbished to a very high standard. Whole cane butt with split cane mid and tip sections, bronzed ferrules, stand off rings with agate lined butt / tip rings. Yellow tipped green eye whippings & green intermediates, with an 18” cork handle and twin anodised alloy sliding ring reel fittings This rod comes complete with a an original twin pocket Hardy khaki cloth bag,
Hardy “The Victor” 7ft 2 piece Palakona split cane pike & salmon rod. This vintage rod, stamped E15105 (1925) is in very good condition having a bronzed brass Lockfast ferrule, lined rings, tulip tip eye, burgundy whippings and a 16” cork handle with alloy sliding lock reel fitting. This rod comes complete with a turned hardwood stopper, Hardy leather capped bamboo tube and its original twin pocket Hardy khaki cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included as part of this sale.
Hardy “The Salmon De luxe” 9ft 6” # 7, 3 piece (plus spare tip) Hollokona split cane twin tip Fly Rod. This rod manufactured in 1966 is in excellent condition having a bronzed brass ferrules, lined butt ring, black tipped scarlet whippings and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with a turned alloy stoppers, double handle extension and a Hardy 4 pocket khaki cloth bag with original ticket attached. Please note the Hardy brochure is for reference only and not included as part of this sale.
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 & 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).
Hardy Wanless “The 6lb” 7ft Palakona split cane spinning rod. This rod stamped H1995 (1995) is in excellent condition having a bronzed brass ferrule, lined tip ring, scarlet tipped green whippings and a 14” cork handle with twin alloy sliding ring reel fittings. This rod comes complete with a turned hardwood stopper and a Hardy twin pocket zip & press stud (working) khaki cloth bag.
Hardy “Favourite Graphite Fly” 9ft 6” # 7/8, 2 piece rod manufactured in 1983. This carbon fibre fly rod is in very good condition, having olive green blanks, purple whippings, agate lined butt ring and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with turned alloy stopper and an original Hardy twin pocket Blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogues are for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy “Graphite Salmon Deluxe” 15ft 4” # 10, 3 piece rod manufactured in 1992. This carbon fibre salmon fly rod is in very good condition, having dark burgundy blanks, ruby tipped scarlet whippings, agate lined butt & tip rings and a 26” cork handle with anodised up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with turned anodised stoppers and an original Hardy 3 pocket blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy “The Perfection” 9ft Palakona split cane fly fishing rod. This rod stamped E75599 (1951) is in good condition, has bronzed brass Lockfast ferrule, lined butt and tip rings, burgundy intermediate & eye whippings and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with a Hardy twin pocket khaki green cloth bag Note, the rod has some lacquer damage around the Palakona logo, please study photos The Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy “Favourite Graphite Fly” 9ft 6” # 7/8, 2 piece rod manufactured in 1983. This carbon fibre fly rod is in very good condition, having olive green blanks, purple whippings, agate lined butt ring and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with turned alloy stopper and an original Hardy twin pocket grey cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogues are for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy “Viscount” 8ft 6” #5, 2 piece rod manufactured in 2000. This carbon fibre fly rod is in excellent original condition, having olive green blanks, red whippings, agate lined butt ring and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with turned alloy stopper, camouflage tube and original Hardy twin pocket beige cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy “Favourite Graphite Fly” 9ft # 6/7, 2 piece rod manufactured in 1982. This carbon fibre fly rod is in excellent original condition and appears little used still having the shrink wrap protector in place on the cork handle. The rod has olive green blanks, purple whippings, agate lined butt ring and a cork handle with up locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with turned alloy stopper and original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue is for reference only and not included in the sale.
Hardy Fibalite “Spinning No 2” 10ft, 2 piece rod manufactured in 1978. This hollow fibre glass spinning rod is in excellent original condition, has brown blanks, red tipped green whippings, chromed stand off rings, hard wearing Agatipe end ring and a 27” solid cork handle with stainless down locking reel seat. This rod comes complete with rubber stopper and original Hardy twin pocket blue cloth bag. Please note the Hardy catalogue and magazine are for reference only and not included in the sale.
A 1978 Hardy Graphite De- Lux / carbon fibre 7ft brook fly fishing rod. This comes in original bag and metal hard case A #3 lines 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
A excellent example of a new in 1996 Hardy Deluxe Classic 10ft 2 section fly fishing rod. This comes in original bag with mini butt . A #6/7 lines rod launched in 1996 by Hardys The 1996 catalogue comes supplied with this rod
A brand new Hardy Neroda Salmon Holdtite with 40 clips. This box measures 6” x 4” x 1 1/4” Perfect for the salmon fisherman Full with professionally tied flies
A excellent Hardy Neroda fly fishing box with 14 compartments. Box number 4 launched in 1934 to 1963 Nickel silver handle sliding doors. Made from Bakelite. Measurements are 6 1/4” x 3 3/4” x 1 1/16” Comes with mayflies around 16
A very good pair of Hardy Brass pocket Thermometers & salter brass scales in KG The Thermometers are enclosed in a brass frame, fitted with an attachment ring. Registers temperature in both Fahrenheit and centigrade Dates from 1980s
A very nice set of Hardy Wader Clasps from 1970s Both stamped and in good condition
A very good condition Hardy The Gold Medal 9ft 6” split cane. 3 piece alloy up locking reel seat ,agate tip and butt eyes. Twist lock joints. Plus brass butt spike. Rod number E34931 from 1935 as shown in catalogue which is supplied with rod. Original Hardy bag.
A excellent example of a Hardy The Pope 10ft fly rod 12 1/2 shaped cork handle with spear , Spiral lock fast joints, screw grip , agate top and bottom eyes. Made from palakona split bamboo. Total weight 8 1/4 oz Original bag with rod number H70886 from 1966
A 1953 Hardy The Murdoch 11ft 6” spinning rod. Split cane three piece with 2 tops. Cork handle measuring 25 1/2” with spiral lock fast joints and Double Adjustable screw grip. Comes in manufacturers cloth partition bag with pockets for wooden stoppers both supplied. Crimson silks with copper wire over joints. Two stunning tulip agate end eyes. This comes with Hardy Anglers guide from 1951 58th edition. Palakona split bamboo with steel centre. Some issues with lacquer in places, please see pictures Rod number E 89770 1953
A very good condition Hardy Angel 9ft 6” #7 carbon fibre fly fishing rod. Rod number 1ET198632 Chrome reel fittings and eyes with cork handle Comes in hardy metal tube Please look at last picture to see a very professional repair
A Hardy Marksman specialist Float rod 14ft 3 piece in hardy tube. Excellent condition with cork handle Please see other vintage items on our new website www.dandsvintagerods.com
A Hardy Marksman specialist Float rod 11ft 3 piece in hardy tube. Excellent condition with cork handle and 3 original tips Please see other vintage items on our new website www.dandsvintagerods.com
A Hardy Marksman specialist Avon Smuggler 11ft 6” piece in hardy tube. Excellent condition with cork handle and 4 piece Please see other vintage items on our new website www.dandsvintagerods.com
A Hardy Sovereign X 8ft brook rod Rod dates from 1994 as shown in catalogue. #5 very fast /ultra tip. High arch snake rings. Red tipped dark brown whippings. Hand fitted carbon spigot joint. This rod is in excellent condition with cloth bag and metal hard case.
An excellent example of a Hardy The Tourney rod. Comes in original bag and dates from 1951 H335. A stiff powerful rod for dry fly fishing. Two sections with suction joints. Butt and end agatipe with intermediate snake eyes. Hardy anglers guide supplied with rod.
