Hardy Split Cane Palakona Fishing Rod, The Pope
Hardy Split Cane Palakona Fishing Rod, The Pope
Hardy "The Pope" 10ft Palakona Fishing Rod.
A 2 piece 10' split cane fly fishing rod by Hardy of Alnwick, The Pope. It is in excellent condition with 'Lockfast' joint, wood & cork stopper, cork handle, fullopen bridge rings and screw grip alloy band reel fitting with reversible Spear and Button and stamped with the registration number H19345, dating it to 1958. The 10' long fly fishing rod is in the original Hardy's canvas bag, with label and has the black inscription spiralling around the shaft, 'The Pope, "Palakona", Regd Trade Mark'. The alloy screw fitting also has Hardy's logo on it with two different Royal appointment seals. 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 54cm - 2nd piece 1m 53cm.
Showing is also a Hardy's Anglers' Guides catalogue entry for the rod.
Specification.
Action:- Stiff, for dry fly, a powerful rod.
Pieces:- Two with one top. 'Palakona' split-bamboo.
Handle:- 13 ½ ins. Cork covered, plain shaped.
Joints:- Spiral "Lockfast".
Ring:- Butt and End Agate, Intermediate 'Fullopen' Bridge.
Tyings:- Extra close narrow bands, Crimson Silk.
Reel Fittings & Furnishings:- 'Screw-Grip' with reversible Spear and Button.
Dimensions:
1950-1999
1958
Bamboo
United Kingdom
Hardy Bros.
Excellent
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