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Hardy Gold Medal 9 foot trout Fly Fishing Rod

$318.53
£230
€270.53
CA$433.34
A$481.54
CHF 252.33
MX$5,905.20
NOK 3,218.33
SEK 3,027.69
DKK 2,019.14
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About the Item

Vintage Hardy Split Cane 'Palakona' 9' Fly Fishing Rod. The Hardy 'Gold Medal' rod is a split cane Palakona 2-piece trout fly rod with spare tip made by Hardy's of Alnwick. This rod is in good, original but restored condition, with spiral 'Lockfast' joints, butt and end agate rings, intermediate 'Fullopen' bridge rings, cork handle with screw grip reel fitting and a Hardy's patent 'Reversable' spear and button (spear is stuck inside handle). Intermediate tying with crimson coloured silk. The rod has the registration number H9412 dating it to 1956. The rod is 9' long and comes with an old Hardy canvas bag. Showing is also a Hardy's Anglers' Guides catalogue entry for the rod. Dimensions: Height 274 cm / 108"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 107.88 in (274 cm)Diameter: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repair on the cork handle. Wear consistent with age and use. Great usable condition, slight set to the tips. Repair on the cork handle. Spear end is stuck in the handle.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 305381stDibs: LU975745886932

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