Hardy CC de France 8ft Trout Fly Fishing Rod
Hardy CC de France 8ft Trout Fly Fishing Rod
Vintage Three Piece Hardy Trout Fly Rod, The 'C.C. de France'.
The Hardy 'C.C. de France' is a split cane Palakona 3-piece rod with spare tip made by Hardy's of Alnwick. The rod is in good used condition with green silk whippings, suction joints, adjustable alloy universal reel holder and 10" cork handle. It has the registration number E82145 dating it to 1952. The rod is 8' long and is in an original Hardy's canvas bag. The rod has the painted black inscription spiralling around the shaft 'the 'C.C. de France', 'Palakona' and 'Regd. Trade Mark.'. The butt and end rings are Agate, intermediate are snake rings. The three pieces measure 84cm, 84cm & both tips are 81cm.
Hardy's say about the rod:
Hardy CC de France Fishing Rods
A very light rod of great power, similar to rods used with many successes in the Casting Club de France Tournaments.
Specification
Action: Inclined Stiff, for wet or dry fly.
Pieces: Two with one top. 'Palakona' split-bamboo.
Handle: cork covered, plain shaped.
Joints: suction.
Rings: Butt and end Agate, intermediate "snake".
Tyings: Ordianary spaced narrow bands, cane-coloured silk.
Reel fittings and furnishings: universal.
One of the images is a copy showing the entry for the rod in a Hardy's Anglers' Guide & Catalogue.
Dimensions:
1950-1999
1952
Bamboo
United Kingdom
The 'C.C. de France
Good condition
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