Rare vintage R Chapman and Co "Fred J Taylor Roach Rod" 12ft 6" 2 piece ( plus handle ) split cane coarse fishing rod, brass ferrules, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, red agate top and bottom eyes and a " 30 detachable cork handle with black anodised sliding ring reel fittings. This is the only surviving rod of only two ever made, in excellent condition it appears little unused. It was gifted to Chris Dawn , then editor of the Angling Times by Percy Anderson "King of the Cam" during mid 70's as written on the rod's butt section ( see photo ). This rare rod is accompanied by relevant documentation and comes complete in a new purpose made bag.
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.
A Fosters of Ashbourne, The Champion 9ft 6” fly rod. Comes with clear agate top and bottom eyes and original bag. Small piece of cork missing as shown in pictures This has a staggered ferrule stopper. A wonderful rod.
J S Sharpe of Aberdeen 9ft 6” The Scottie #6/7 manufactured by Farlows in 1976. This split cane fly rod stamped 6.3.105 is in very good condition with burgundy whippings, bronzed brass ferrule, snake eyes and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. The rod comes complete with its original manufacturers twin pocket khaki bag.
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
J S Sharpe of Aberdeen Eighty Eight 8ft 8” # 5/6 split cane fly rod manufactured by Farlows. This rod, stamped 4.4.198 is in very good condition, has burgundy whipping, snake eyes, staggered ferrule and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. It comes complete with the manufacturers twin pocket khaki bag.
J S Sharpe of Aberdeen The Scottie 9ft #6 manufactured by Farlows in 1978. This impregnated split cane fly rod stamped 8.6.66 is in very good condition with burgundy whippings, bronzed brass ferrule snake eyes and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. The rod comes complete with a rubber stopper and its original manufacturers twin pocket khaki bag.
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
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 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.
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 “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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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.
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
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
Rare J B Walker of Newcastle “The Favourite” 9ft 2 piece split cane fly fishing rod. Bronzed brass ferrule, black eye & intermediate whippings, red agate lined butt & tip eyes and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. This rod is in very good original condition and comes with its J B Walker twin pocket cloth bag.
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.
Rare and early example Noris Shakespeare “Fish Hawk” 8ft 6” 2 piece olive lacquered split cane fly fishing rod. This rod is in excellent condition has a bronzed brass ferrule, agate lined butt & tip rings, attractive tiger whippings and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. The rod comes with an unbranded twin pocket blue cloth bag.
Vintage and early example D B Dawsons of Bromley “Challenger” 9ft 2 piece split cane spinning rod. Bronzed brass ferrule, green intermediate & eye whippings, lined eyes and a 24” double handed cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This rod is in good condition, comes with a turned alloy stopper and twin pocket khaki cloth bag.
Rare Pezon et Michel “ Sawyer Still Water” 9ft 7” #6, 2 piece (parabolic) split cane fly fishing rod. Snake eyes, lined butt & tip rings, black intermediate & eye whippings and a cork handle with down locking reel seat. This professionally refurbished rod is in excellent condition, with a slight set to butt section, it comes with a Farlows branded twin pocket green cloth bag.
Allcocks Super Wizard prize rod from angling times , 11ft whole cane butt. 18.5” sheet cork handle with cherry whipped red agate guide throughout. Complete transfer logo Some marks to cane but work very well
