Hardy Gold Medal 9 foot trout Fly Fishing Rod
Hardy Gold Medal 9 foot trout Fly Fishing Rod
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:
1950-1999
1957
Bamboo
United Kingdom
Hardy
Great usable condition, slight set to the tips. Repair on the cork handle. Spear end is stuck in the handle.
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