Hardy Trout Fishing Rod, The Gold Medal
Hardy Trout Fishing Rod, The Gold Medal
Vintage Hardy Split Cane 'Palakona' 9'6" Fly Fishing Rod.
The Hardy 'Gold Medal' rod is a split cane Palakona 3-piece trout fly rod with spare tip made by Hardy's of Alnwick. This rod is in very good, original but restored condition, with spiral 'Lockfast' joints and wooden stoppers, butt and end agate rings, intermediate 'Fullopen' bridge rings, cork handle with screw grip reel fitting and a rubber screw in button. Intermediate tying with crimson coloured silk. The rod has the registration number H9412 dating it to 1956. The rod is 9' 6" long and comes with an old Hardy canvas bag. The rod has the black inscription spiralling around the shaft 'The Gold Medal, 'Palakona', Regd Trade Mark'.
Showing is also a Hardy's Anglers' Guides catalogue entry for the rod.
Dimensions:
1950-1999
1956
Bamboo
United Kingdom
Very good restored condition.
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