Hardy Perfection Fishing Rod
Hardy Perfection Fishing Rod
The "Perfection" Hardy Palakona Fishing Rod.
A beautifully 2 piece 9' split cane fly fishing rod by Hardy of Alnwick. The rod is in very good condition with the inscription spiralling around the rod, #5, The "Perfection", Palakona, Regd Trade Mark, 9', V/A'. The rod is a 2 piece rod with original hardy partition canvas bag, fitted with bronze ferrules, suction joint with wooden stopper, cork handle with alloy screw reel fitting. The alloy screw reel fitting bears Hardy's logo on it but no date code.
Hardy were the first manufacturer to make split cane rods in hexagonal form as The Hardy 'Palakona' rod.
Measurements of the two pieces, handle 1m 41cm - 2nd piece 1m 40cm.
Showing is also a Hardy's Anglers' Guides 1937 catalogue entry for the rod.
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' with Rubber Screw-in Button.
Dimensions:
1950-1999
Mid 20th century
split cane
United Kingdom
Good condition.
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