Hardy, Halford Knockabout Split Cane Trout Fly Fishing Rod
Hardy, Halford Knockabout Split Cane Trout Fly Fishing Rod
Vintage Hardy Fly Fishing Rod, The 'Halford Knockabout'.
The Hardy 'Halford Knockabout' is a split cane Palakona 2-piece rod made by Hardy's of Alnwick. The rod is in excellent condition with 'Stud' lockjoint, thick intermediate silk whipping, agate butt and tip line guard, alloy fixed screw reel fitting with reversible butt spear with cork handle. It has the registration number H39884C dating it to 1955. The rod is 9'6" long and is in the original blue Hardy's canvas bag, with label. The rod has the painted black inscription spiralling around the shaft '#7, the 'Halford Knockabout', 'Palakona' and 'Regd. Trade Mark'. The alloy screw fitting also has Hardy's logo on it with two different Royal appointment seals.
Palakona is the trade name given by Hardy's to their best quality, the tonkin bamboo rods.
One of the images is a copy showing the entry for the rod in a Hardy's Anglers' Guide & Catalogue.
Made to suit the requirements of the late F.M. Halford, Esq., Author of 'The Dry Fly Man's Handbook, Modern Development of the Dry Fly, The Dry Fly Entomology', etc., etc.
Specification.
Action:- Inclined Stiff for dry fly, a strong rod.
Pieces:- Two pieces with one top. 'Palakona' split-bamboo.
Handle:- 14 ins. Cork Covered, plain shaped.
Joints:- "Stud" Lock.
Ring:- Butt and End Agate, Intermediate 'Fullopen' Bridge.
Tyings:- Ordinary spaced broad bands, Cane Coloured Silk.
Reel Fittings & Furnishings:- 'Screw-Grip' with Screw-in Rubber Button.
Dimensions:
1950-1999
1955
Split cane
United Kingdom
in excellent restored condition.
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