Hardy Fishing Rod, 7 ft CC de France Brook Rod.

Hardy Fishing Rod, 7 ft CC de France Brook Rod.

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Vintage 7 ft. Two Piece Hardy Trout Fly Rod, The 'C.C. de France'.
The Hardy 'C.C. de France' is a split cane Palakona 2-piece rod made by Hardy's of Alnwick. The rod is in very good used condition with red silk whippings, suction joints, adjustable universal alloy reel holder, and 8" cork handle. It has the registration number E90879 dating it to 1953. The rod is 7' long and is in the 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.

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:

Height 214 cm / 84 "
Diameter 2.5 cm / 1"
Period

1950-1999

Year

1953

Medium

Bamboo

Country

England

Condition

Very good.

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