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Hardy Perfection Fishing Rod, 9ft 6inch Trout Fly Rod

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The "Perfection" 9ft Hardy Palakona Fishing Rod. A beautifully 2 piece 9'6" split cane fly fishing rod by Hardy of Alnwick. The rod is in very good condition with the registration number E39755, dating it to 1936. It has the inscription spiralling around the rod, 'The "Perfection" Palakona Regd Trade Mark'. The rod is a 2 piece rod with original hardy alloy tube and canvas bags, fitted with bronze ferrules, spiral 'Lockfast' joint, cork handle with alloy screw reel fitting. Hardy were the first manufacturer to make split cane rods in hexagonal form as The Hardy 'Palakona' rod. Size showing is for the alloy tube, measurements of the two segments of the rod are 1m 48cm each. Showing is also a Hardy's Anglers' Guides 1937 catalogue entry for the rod. The rod has been designed to deal with the large Steel-head trout caught in the Rogue River. It is capable of casting a long line, mastering heavy, hard fighting fish, and is wonderfully light to fish with. Specification. Action:- Medium for general all round fly fishing. Pieces:- Two with one top. 'Palakona' split-bamboo. Handle:- Cork covered, plain shaped. Joints:- Spiral "Lockfast". Ring:- Butt and end Agate, Intermediate 'Fullopen' Bridge. Tyings:- Ordinary spaced narrow bands, Crimson Silk. Reel Fittings & Furnishings:- 'Screw-Grip'. Dimensions: Height 153 cm / 60 " Diameter 4.5 cm / 2" Period 1950-1999 Year 1955 Medium Bamboo Country United Kingdom Signed Hardy Condition Excellent. Minor set in tip.
  • Creator:
    Hardy Bros. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent. Minor set in tip.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 301961stDibs: LU975740684072

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