{"title":"Hardy Bamboo Fly Rods","description":"Though overshadowed by the company's famous reels, Hardy Bamboo fly rods date all the way back to the 19th century when it debuted the award-winning Palakona model in 1881. Over the years they remained influential primarily in Europe, though certain models - the Marvel, for example, and the CC de France - achieved even broader acclaim. If you are looking for a Hardy bamboo fly rod or have one to sell, please contact us.","products":[{"product_id":"hardy-marvel-special-7-6-3-2-5-sold","title":"Hardy Marvel Special Fly Rod 7’6″ 3\/2 #5","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Marvel Special “Palakona cane”, 7’6″ 3\/2 for a #5 line. Medium slow action. Near mint condition. Just a tiny amount of grip soiling betrays any use. Maroon wraps, full intermediates of the same color. Agate stripper. Chrome plated snake guides. Ferrules are oxidized, seat hardware and cork check are bright. Excellent varnish, not a blemish could I find. Inscribed “#5 Marvel Special, Palakona, Regd. Trade Mark”. Wood and cork ferrule plugs, bag, and lightweight cordura tube with a nice Hardy logo stamped on a leather patch attached to the tube. Straight and ready to go on your next trip. All in all a very well executed package. Retailed new in 1999 for $2,200.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12340911686,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_Marvel_Special_Fly_Rod.jpg?v=1584892495"},{"product_id":"hardy-hollokona-fly-rod-8-3-2-5","title":"Hardy Hollokona Hollowlight Fly Rod 8' 3\/2 #5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nice Hardy Hollokona fly rod, \"The Hollowlight\" in 8' 3-piece, 2-tip construction and built for a #5 line. Medium slow action. Well done varnish overcoat with yellow wraps, black edges, and gold intermediates. Keeper 1 flat left. Chrome guides and tip-tops. 3 up node pattern construction. Lettered \"the Hollolight, #5\" \"Hollokona\", and \"Reg'd trademark\" on the shaft. 5\" cigar grip which may have been sanded. Cork seat with gold anodized aluminum ring with H38677 stamped. Pocket cap is gold anodized and stamped \"Hardy's Reg'd universal reel holder\". Gold anodized bottom cap with various Hardy stamps. Ferrule plugs included and fits snugly. No tube but this rod comes in a neat green twill heavy bag sporting a V-shaped snap flap with a zipper to close the bag. On the opposite side is the Hardy embroidered owners label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15958131703923,"sku":"138","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_Hollokona_Fly_Rod_8_3-2_5.jpg?v=1584892375"},{"product_id":"hardy-hollokona-phantom-fly-rod-8-2-1-5","title":"Hardy Hollokona Phantom Fly Rod 8' 2\/1 #5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nice Hardy Phantom fly rod, 8' 2-piece, 1-tip built for a #5 line. Inscribed \"8' Regd trade mark, Palakona, the Phantom #5\". Medium action. Well done dip over re-finish. Clean grip, varnished light colored rod shafts, 3 up node pattern construction. Wrapped black with red edges. Keeper one flat left. Step ferrule is stamped \"28\" on the female with a brass welt. 25 stamped on the brass shoulder of the male. Ferrules oxidized. Chrome guides.  All cork seat, aluminum ring and pocket cap. Pocket cap stamped \"made by Hardy's England\". Olive Hardy bag, no tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15958989013107,"sku":"131","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_Holokona_Phantom_Fly_Rod_8_2-2_5.jpg?v=1584892375"},{"product_id":"hardy-hollokona-fly-rod-86-2-2-6","title":"Hardy Phantom Hollokona Fly Rod 8'6\" 2\/2 #6","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Hardy Phantom fly rod, 8'6\" 2-piece, 2-tip built for a #6 line. Medium full-flexing action. This rod has been re-finished and the original inscription preserved: \"The Phantom, Hollokona, Regd Trademark\". Blonde cane, 3 up node pattern construction. Wrapped black with red edges, chrome snake guides, and a clear ring stripper. Keeper is 1 flat left. 12 cork grip and 6 cork reel seat. Aluminum slide band and pocket cap with the usual Hardy stamps. Hardy bag but non-Hardy tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15960153915507,"sku":"130","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_Hollokona_Fly_Rod_8_6_2-2_6.jpg?v=1584892374"},{"product_id":"hardy-phantom-fly-rod-8-2-1-6","title":"Hardy Palakona Phantom Fly Rod 8' 2\/1 #6","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Hardy Palakona Phantom fly rod, 8' 2-piece,1-tip in construction with a nice medium action. Marked \"JH 8' Regd. trade Mark, Palakona, 'the Phantom', #6\" (as well as what appears to be \"2h5cm\" though it's difficult to make out the script).  Slightly soiled blunt cigar grip with all cork seat and aluminum ring and pocket cap. Pocket cap stamped \"made by Hardy's England\". Varnished light colored cane with 3 up node pattern. Wrapped black with red edges. Oxidized step ferrules. Put up in a colorful plaid bag and no tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15979910201459,"sku":"132","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_Phantom_Bamboo_Fly_Rod.jpg?v=1584892373"},{"product_id":"hardy-marvel-fly-rod-76-3-2","title":"Hardy Marvel Fly Rod 7'6\" 3\/2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription coming soon...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18322450448499,"sku":"268","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_Marvel_Bamboo_Fly_Rod.jpg?v=1584892326"},{"product_id":"hardy-tom-moran-callum-gladstone-cc-de-france-fly-rod-7-2-2-4","title":"Hardy (Tom Moran \/ Callum Gladstone) CC De France Fly Rod 7' 2\/2 #4","description":"An outstanding Hardy CC DeFrance fly rod, 7' 2-piece, 2-tip rod. Mint, uncast. DF action that feels to me like it should cast a #4 beautifully. Built from pre-embargo cane by Tom Moran and Callum Gladstone this rod was part of a limited run of 25, of which this is #6. This rod is a great homage to the venerable CC de France model, which Hardy made starting in 1911 and which was itself inspired by the well-known tournament put on by the Casting Club of France (of which Louis Bougle was a founder and at which many renowned anglers of the day competed for accuracy and distance casting). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlonde cane with a 3-up node pattern. Wrapped brown with brown intermediates, cinnamon at the ferrules. Lovely glass-like varnish. Agate stripper. Nice truncated step ferrules which are oxidized along with the front cork check and cap and ring. 4 1\/2\" slim cigar grip and 3 3\/4\" cork reel seat. The tapered nickel silver ring is expertly machined along with the pocket cap. Both are oxidized and the ring is stamped with the serial number. Pocket cap is stamped \"Hardy Bros LTD, Makers, Alnwick England\". The butt section is lettered \"The CC de France, Palokona, Reg'd Trademark 1911-2011\". Tan bag with stiffener and Hardy logo. Handsome leather tube stamped \"Hardy Brothers, Made in England\".","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29588283654259,"sku":"290","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_CC_de_France_Fly_Rod_Limited_Edition.jpg?v=1584892266"},{"product_id":"hardy-fairy-fly-rod-7-2-1-4","title":"Hardy Fairy Fly Rod 7' 2\/1 #4","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nice Hardy Fairy fly rod, 7' 2-piece, 1-tip, built for a #4 line. No serial number. Varnished and wrapped in garnet color. Bridge guides except for the tip-top and stripper. The tip is 1\/2\" shorter than the butt but was made that way. The keeper is 1 flat left. The grip is 6\" long and has a cork slide band seat with aluminum ring and pocket cap. The pocket cap is stamped \"Made by Hardy's England\". The butt shaft is lettered with the usual Palakona in slanting script. The rod is original and comes with a green cloth bag with a \"the House of Hardy, Alnwick, England\" tag sewn on and provision for only one tip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31015228768371,"sku":"329","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/Hardy_Fairy_Bamboo_Fly_Rod.jpg?v=1584892234"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-7-1-2-5-6wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona 7 1\/2' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a very versatile Hardy Palakona 7 1\/2' for a 5-6 weight line. Two sections with two tips. Serial G\/L. Made in 1977. The rod is in excellent+ original condition having been fished sparingly. All sections are full length and straight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rod features straw-colored cane with black wraps and emerald tipping. Reverse-twist English-style guides. Agate stripper. The script remains as clean and bold as the day it was written. Ring hook keeper. Aluminum winding check. The cigar grip measures 5 1\/2\" in length with mild soiling. Aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer. The ferrules have a perfect fit, nice and snug. Includes original ferrule plug. The rod weighs 3.60 oz. The action is a smooth medium-fast dry-fly with excellent recovery. A great balance of power in the butt to delicacy in the tips. Includes the original bag and replacement tube. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss out on this fine rod at a great price. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471519006835,"sku":"VFT364","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0259_07db5c3f-d95e-4cae-aebd-cae4ecb32159.jpg?v=1585227256"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-moran-6-1-2-3wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. \/ Tom Moran Series -- 6 1\/2' 3wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a very special Hardy Bros. \/ Tom Moran Series bamboo rod -- 6 1\/2' 2\/2 for a 3wt line. Serial no. L783\/IM. The rod is in \u003cstrong\u003eunused condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features mirrored tips. Moderately tempered cane with transparent wraps and fine oxblood tipping. Blued hardware throughout. Garrison-style hook keeper. Nickel silver checks. Hallmark swelled butt. The cigar grip measures 5 1\/2\" in length. Elegant nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised burl walnut spacer. Hardy Bros. maker stamp on the butt cap. The truncated Swiss-style ferrules have a perfect fit. Includes a fine ferrule plug. The rod weighs 2.75 oz. Medium fast action. Comes with the original bag with label and stiffening dowel and original labeled tube with fine brass fittings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss out on this exceptionally crafted rod from Tom Moran and Hardy's. You will most definitely not be disappointed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Paypal is not accepted for international sales. Please use a credit card or choose \"Direct Bank Transfer\" if you purchase the rod online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471532966003,"sku":"VFT449","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0164_e627620d-940e-4b81-99e6-a109aa39c934.jpg?v=1585228454"},{"product_id":"hardy-limited-edition-palakona-the-catskill-bamboo-rod-68-2-2-4wt-1","title":"Hardy Limited Edition Palakona - \"The Catskill\" Bamboo Rod 6'8\" 4wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a very scarce and unused Hardy Palakona \"Catskill\" model bamboo rod. One of twenty-five rods made by Hardy's in 1997 as a limited edition run, along with the \"Blue Ridge\" and \"Yellowstone\" models. Six feet and eight inches in length, two sections with two tips. The rod is completely original and in unused condition. C\u003cspan\u003eigar grip with down-locking ring and hooded retainer w\/roll stamped Hardy identifiers, bright guides and hardware, varnished blond heat treated cane w\/ 3x3 node spacing, oxidized ferrules, forest green color preserved wraps with red tipping, walnut ferrule plug, labeled burgundy bag with pocket for ferrule plugs. \u003c\/span\u003eThere's a \"4\" stamped into both males and the female ferrule. Serial number IKX159275. The rod weighs 3 1\/8 oz and the ferrules are size 13\/64 with a tight, excellent ferrule fit. The action is medium fast to fast and is designed for a 4 weight line. Comes with its original Hardy bag and original super high-quality leather tube, along with the \"hang tag\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471569830003,"sku":"VFT536","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0140_7c67634e-8d11-4200-b87c-6fa893c8dbef.jpg?v=1585229756"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-the-itchen-bamboo-rod-9-1-2-6wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona \"The Itchen\" Bamboo Rod -- 9 1\/2' 6wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Palakona bamboo fly rod, dubbed \"The Itchen\". 9 1\/2 feet with three sections and one tip for a six weight line. Serial no. A\/A, made in January of 1966. Excellent overall condition. All sections are full length and void of repairs. The rod is named for the River Itchen, one of England's most famous chalk streams.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features bright red wraps and emerald green tipping. Full intermediates in red. Clear agate stripping guide and tip-top. The script remains as clean and bold as the day it was written. Ring hook keeper. The full wells grip measures 8 3\/4\" in length with only light soiling. Aluminum up-locking reel seat over a handsome bakelite spacer with a hard rubber fighting butt. The rubber is void of any cracking or other defects. The oxidized nickel silver ferrules fit together excellently. Original ferrule plugs are included. The rod weighs 7.55 oz. and has a smooth medium action with plenty of backbone. Original Hardy rod bag included. The rod will be shipped with a protective PVC tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471572418675,"sku":"VFT550","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0017_b2b78a19-68cc-4310-bcef-aa9e8b3ed383.jpg?v=1585229982"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-c-c-de-france-bamboo-rod-8-5wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona \"C.C. de France\" Bamboo Rod 6'10 4-5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona \"C.C. de France\" 6'10\" 2\/1 4-5wt bamboo fly rod. Serial H12678, made in 1957. The rod is in excellent original condition with a few exceptions. There is an invisible repair wrap over a break on the tip section 6 1\/2\" in length starting about an inch above the ferrule. No length was lost. The wraps have received a light touch-up coat of varnish at some point in the rods life. Both sections are full length with a kink in the tip section, ferrule likely needs to be reset. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin-toned cane with deep gold wraps and full intermediates. Blued guides. Agate stripper. the script remains clean and bold. Handsome aluminum winding check. The short cigar grip measures 4 3\/4\" with moderate soiling. Aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer. the butt cap features the Hardy stamp. The blued ferrules are size 14\/64 with a pleasing fit. The rod weighs a lean 3.05 oz. The action on the faster side of medium-fast; crisp, smooth, and capable of very accurate casts. Includes a replacement bag and a handsome leather rod tube. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471616196723,"sku":"VFT748","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0054_e2a1e5b8-e6b0-4ce0-aa3e-ea6d1e33a33a.jpg?v=1585232521"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-tourney-9-2-1-6-7wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. The \"Tourney\" 9' 2\/1 6-7wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. The \"Tourney\" 9' 2\/1 6-7wt bamboo rod. Serial no. E96836, made in 1955. The rod is in mostly original condition, the butt cap has been re-glued back on and the guide wraps received a light varnish touch-up coat. All sections are full length with sets in both. The tip section was made 3\/4\" shorter than the butt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features bright pumpkin colored cane with dark burgundy wraps. Agate tip-top. The script remains clean and bold. The full wells grip measures 6 1\/4\" in length with only light wear. Bright aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer. The blued step-down Swiss-style ferrules are size 17\/64 with an excellent fit. The rod weighs 5.65 oz. The medium-fast dry-fly action is swift and authoritative with a good deal of backbone for casts into the next county. A terrific streamer rod though it was likely intended for tournament casting. Includes the original bag and no tube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss out on this neat Hardy tournament casting rod. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471627337843,"sku":"VFT774","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-no-2-de-luxe-9-3-2-5-6wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. - The No. 2 De Luxe 9'6 3\/2 6-7wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona The No. 2 De Luxe - a 9'6\" 3\/2 6-7wt bamboo rod. Serial number E53191, made in 1941. The rod is in excellent original condition with a few exceptions. It may have received a light touch-up coat of varnish at some point. Also, the varnish displays a bit of minor bag burn in areas.  All sections are full length and straight save a slight set in one tip section. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately tempered cane with crimson silks and full intermediates in a dark golden thread color. Agate stripping guide and tip-tops. Reverse English-style guides. The script remains clean and bold. The full wells grip is 6 3\/4' in length and appears to have been cleaned at some point as it is quite worn and ridged in areas yet clean. Aluminum up-locking reel seat over a handsome bakelite spacer. The blued nickel silver ferrules are size 12\/64 and 18\/64 with an excellent fit. The rod weighs 6.25 oz. with a smooth and authoritative medium-fast action. Well suited as an all around 6wt. The rod includes a replacement bag of the same era and no tube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Don't miss out on this great, old Hardy ready for the water. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471627468915,"sku":"VFT778","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-gold-metal-14-bamboo-fly-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. - The \"Gold Medal\" 14' Bamboo Fly Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a very interesting Hardy Bros. The \"Gold Metal\" 14' 3\/2 two-handed bamboo fly rod. Serial #H880, made in 1955. The rod is in excellent original condition with one exception, the mod female ferrule glue has come loose with age. All sections are full length with light sets in the tips sections. The tip sections were made 1 1\/8\" shorter than the mid and butt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features handsome pumpkin colored cane with burgundy silks and full intermediates in an oxblood color. The ferrules are wrapped with fine brass wire to withstand the great pressures the rod was designed for. The rod was also constructed with a steel centre (center) for superior strength. Bright guides. The script remains clean and bold. Agate stripping guide and tip-tops. The two-handed grip measures 24 1\/2\" from the winding check to the bottom of the fighting butt. The reel seat features a sliding band that has a tightening nut on it for a secure fit. The hard rubber fighting butt remains in excellent condition free of cracking or other defects. The enormous ferrules are size 23\/64 30\/64! They feature a screw-lock mechanism and include the original ferrule plugs. The rod weighs in at 23.15 oz. or nearly a pound and a half. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a replacement bag, though of the same era. Don't miss out on this classic salmon rod from Hardy, perfect for the Hardy fanatic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471632482419,"sku":"VFT804","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-perfection-710-2-1-5wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. The \"Perfection\" 7'10 2\/1 5wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy The \"Perfection\" 7'10\" 2\/1 for a 5 weight line. Serial no. H28339. Made in 1960. The rod is in excellent original condition. Both sections are full length with a minor set in the tip. The tip section was made 5\/8\" shorter than the butt section. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rod features dark straw colored cane with burgundy wraps and full intermediates. Clear agate guide. The majority of the script remains clean and bold with a bit of fading in the word \"perfection\". Full wells grip is 7\" in length with moderate soiling. Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a bakelite spacer with a hard rubber fighting butt. The rod weighs 5.15 oz. The rod features interesting screw-lock ferrules with an excellent and also includes the original ferrule plug. The action is a swift and authoritative medium-fast dry fly. Includes the original bag. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss out on this great Hardy rod ready for the water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471632515187,"sku":"VFT805","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-wanless-bamboo-spinning-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. The \"Wanless\" Bamboo Spinning Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here a Hardy Bros. The \"Wanless\" 6'10\" 2 pc. spinning rod for use with fish up to 6 lbs. Serial no. H62123, made in 1966. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. Both sections are full length with a set in the tip section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features light pumpkin colored cane with olive green wraps and crimson tipping with full intermediates in the green color. Bright guides. The varnish remains in excellent condition.The script clean and bold. The grip and reel seat measures 15\" from the nose of the grip to the bottom of the fighting butt. The cork is only mildly soiled. Bright aluminum dual ring reel seat. The Hardy trademark is stamped on the butt cap. The blued step-down Swiss-style ferrules are size 15\/64 with an excellent fit and includes the original ferrule plug. The rod weighs 5.70 oz. with a swift strong action - a perfect trout spinning rod. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the original bag and a replacement heavy cardboard tube. Don't miss out on this original Hardy spinning rod at a great deal! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471639822451,"sku":"VFT828","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-de-luxe-palakona-96-3-2-5wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. \"De-Luxe\" Palakona 9'6 3\/2 5wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is an interesting Hardy Bros. The \"De-Luxe\" Rod Palakona 9'6\" 3\/2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial #5916B made circa 1920. The rod is in excellent restored condition with one exception. The female ferrule on the mid-section is cracked at the top and will require a new ferrule if one intends to confidently fish the rod. There are light sets in the mid and one tip section. Oddly, the tips are 9\/16\" of an inch shorter than the butt while the mid is 1\/8\" longer than the butt. It appears to have been made this way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features straw colored cane with crimson wraps and gold full intermediates. Many of the wraps appear to be original. The unique bronze guides are set diagonally to the rod. Agate tip-tops and stripping guide. The wraparound script remains clean and bold. Full wells grip 7 5\/8\" in length. the grip has been cleaned and fairly worn. Aluminum up-locking reel seat over an ebonite spacer with an ebonite butt cap. The blued ferrules are size 19\/64 and 12\/64 with an excellent fit. The butt section ferrule includes the original ferrule plug. The rod weighs 6.10 oz. The action is on the medium side of medium-fast; surprisingly fast for the era of the rod. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod includes the original bag with purple velvet lining and label as well as the original tube. The tube is rather interesting, its covered in a canvas material with a flip-top cap and hook latch. Don't miss out on this terrific early Hardy, a must for the Hardy collector. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471665709171,"sku":"VFT937","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-salmon-de-luxe-bamboo-rod-9-7wt","title":"Hardy Bros. \"Salmon De-Luxe\" Hollokona Bamboo Rod 9' 7wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. \"Salmon De-Luxe\" Hollokona 9' 3\/2 7wt bamboo rod. Serial #H70432, made in 1956. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight, the tips were made 3\/4\" shorter than the mid and butt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features browntone cane with Chinese red wraps and black tipping using the usually thicker thread of English rods. Bright guides. Clear agate stripping guide. The wrap-around script remains clean and bold. Full wells grip 7\" in length with mild soiling and a bit of very light ridging towards the top. Aluminum up-locking reel seat with a handsome bakelite spacer. The hard rubber fighting butt unscrews to accept the custom made 2 1\/4\" cork and rubber fighting butt or the original 4 1\/4\" cork fighting butt. The ferrules are size 13\/64 and 19\/64 with an excellent fit. Includes original ferrule plugs. The rod weighs 7.25 oz. with the rubber butt cap. The action is medium-fast with plenty of backbone. Despite the weight and length, the rod balances very well in the hand. A terrific dry-fly salmon or steelhead rod. Includes the original bag with a sleeve for the fighting butt and aluminum tube with brass fittings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471748612211,"sku":"VFT1185","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0101_b0ecf52a-724d-4667-ab2c-f82ac247273a.jpg?v=1585238493"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-bamboo-rod-76-5-6wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 7'6 5-6wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona 7'6\" 2\/2 for a 5-6 weight line. Serial H\/L. Made in August of 1995. The rod is in excellent+ condition with the plastic shrink wrap still in place over the grip. All sections are full length and straight. There are some minor marks in the varnish finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rod features bright red wraps and emerald tipping. Bronzed guides. Clear agate guide. The script remains clean and bold. Cigar grip 5 3\/4\" in length with light soiling above and below the plastic. Bright aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer. The rod weighs 3.50 oz. The ferrules are size 13\/64 with the original ferrule plug. The action is terrific, on the faster side of medium-fast. A great dry-fly rod. Though marked as a 6wt, a 5wt line would also be appropriate. \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes original labeled bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471749202035,"sku":"VFT1189","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0031_64885628-91ef-4ea2-a8b9-46e0e64529a1.jpg?v=1616902066"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-halford-rod-10-3-2-bamboo-fly-rod-1","title":"Hardy Bros. \"The Halford Rod\" 10' 3\/2 Bamboo Fly Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a very interesting Hardy Bros. bamboo fly rod. The \"Halford\" Rod -- 10' 3\/2 8-9wt salmon rod. Serial #E30276, made in 1934. The rod is in very good original condition, though it may have received a varnish overcoat at some point. The mid section female ferrule is loose to the cane and will need to be reset. All sections are full length with a slight set in one of the tips. The rod features golden silks with full intermediates that are much wider than typical. All of the guides feature a clear agate insert. The stripping guide is slightly bent. Ring hook-keeper. Handsome, brass winding check. Cigar style grip 9 1\/2\" in length. The cork is only lightly soiled and free of any defects. Aluminum screw lock reel seat with black pyralin spacer. The gap between the screwlock component and the spacer does not affect the use of the reel seat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rod features a \"bank spike\", kept in the reel seat when not in use. The spike is used when resting the rod against something while not fishing. The butt cap screws off, the spike is pulled out and turned around, the butt cap is used to affix the spike in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickel silver ferrules are spiked and feature an interesting spring-loaded pin locking mechanism that ensures the rod won't come apart while fishing. Ferrule size 14\/64 and 21\/64. The fit is excellent. The rod weighs 8 1\/4 oz. The tips are housed in a unique tip tube made of bright aluminum. Hardy insignia and information are stamped onto the tip tube cap. Includes original bag. There is a small hole at the bottom of the of the tip tube slot. This rod would be perfect for any Hardy collector or fan of classic Atlantic Salmon tackle. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31471846064243,"sku":"VFT1538","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0015_211ebe28-9f62-4e1a-b16e-d06b725905b7.jpg?v=1585243565"},{"product_id":"hardy-palakona-gladstone-bamboo-rod-7-4wt-2","title":"Hardy Palakona \"Gladstone\" Bamboo Rod 7' 4wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona \"Gladstone\" bamboo rod, h\u003cspan\u003eandmade in Alnwick, England by Calum Gladstone. This one is 7\u003c\/span\u003e feet in length, two sections with one tip for a four weight line. Serial no. 2BB207674. \u003cstrong\u003eMint unused condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully flamed and varnished cane with striking golden nodes. Chestnut brown silks. Peach-colored agate stripping guide. U-shaped hook-keeper. The step-down ferrules are size 12\/64 and fit together perfectly. Fine wooden-topped, cork ferrule plug. Cigar grip 4 3\/4\" in length. Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer. Medium fast action. The rod weighs 3 3\/4 oz. Original Hardy bag (with ferrule plug pocket) and original Cordura covered Hardy rod tube. Don't miss out on this one as there aren't many of these Gladstone's floating around on the secondary market!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472094380147,"sku":"VFT2317","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0020_69ca9959-9c7b-4e01-8acc-3bf94bef7630.jpg?v=1585256317"},{"product_id":"hardy-marvel-76-4wt-bamboo-rod-1","title":"Hardy Marvel 7'6 4wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Marvel bamboo fly rod - 7'6\" 3\/2 for a 4 weight line. The rod is in excellent original condition with the exception of the mid male ferrule being re-wrapped in a darker green thread. All sections are full length and straight. Serial number E55754, the rod was made in 1942. Golden silks on the guides and classic Hardy green at the ferrules, tip-tops, and winding check. The varnish is in great condition with a few very small chips throughout the rod. Full Wells grip very clean and in excellent shape. Aluminum down-locking Hardy style cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer. Blued, English reverse twist guides. Agate stripping guide. Blued ferrules size 14\/64 and 9\/64. The fit is excellent and pop when separated. In addition to lovely wood topped cork ferrule plugs the rod comes with male ferrule covers. The a bright aluminum and lined with cork to ensure a better fit and more protection. Medium-fast action that is very smooth and quite nice. The rod weighs 2.95 oz. Includes replacement bag and original tube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rod would excel in smaller\/spring creek situations, being able to cast a fly delicately and provide great tippet protection. Truly an exceptional rod from one of the classic giants in fly-fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472200220787,"sku":"VFT2610","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0014_60daa2d7-a904-446e-9ea2-c50f29b629aa.jpg?v=1616901825"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-marvel-bamboo-rod-76-3-2-4wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona \"Marvel\" Bamboo Rod 7'6 3\/2 4wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a contemporary Hardy Palakona \"The Marvel\" 7'6\" 4wt 3\/2 bamboo rod. The rod is in mint condition. The rod features blonde cane with clear transparent wraps. Emerald green wraps at the ferrules and tip-tops. Bright guides. Finely turned nickel silver winding check. Petite cigar grip 4 1\/2\" in length. Bright cap and ring reel seat with a cork spacer. Stamped on the butt cap, \"Made by HARDY'S England\". The oxidized ferrules fit together perfectly. Includes original fine wood\/cork ferrule plugs. The rod has a lovely classic medium action, yet swift enough to serve as a dry fly rod. The rod weighs 3.05 oz. Includes original burgundy bag with pocket for the ferrule plugs when not in use and very fine leather rod tube with brass fittings. The leather has been tanned to a luxurious maroon color, with a Hardy logo embossed into the tube. Don't miss out on this wonderful small stream rod from one of the oldest and most well known names in fly fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472207724659,"sku":"VFT2650","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0123_f1361afb-a6d2-4e5b-a304-e2ee2f2f6822.jpg?v=1585261153"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-jjh-triumph-9-5-6wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. JJH \"Triumph\" Bamboo Rod 9' 5-6wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy JJH \"Triumph\" 9' 5-6wt 3\/2 bamboo fly rod made in 1956. Serial no. H6147. The rod is in excellent restored condition. All sections are full length. The tip sections are 3\/4\" down, made that way. There is a slight downward fishing set in one of the tips. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rod features blonde straw colored cane with black wraps and burgundy tipping. The rod also features full intermediates in a dark bronzy\/clay color. Agate stripping guide and tip-tops. Oxidized nickel silver ferrules are size 17\/64 and 13\/64. Includes original turned wood ferrule plugs. The fit is nice and tight as it should be. The full wells grip is soiled but free of ridging or hook gouges. Bright aluminum cap and ring reel seat with a cork spacer. The action is on the medium side of medium-fast and with a good deal of backbone. The rod weighs 5.30 oz. \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes original bag with label and tube. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472208445555,"sku":"VFT2652","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0096_df8f8283-8229-4eee-9c6d-ba90c3941044.jpg?v=1585261199"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-the-featherweight-9-5-6wt-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona \"The Featherweight\" 9' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Palakona \"The Featherweight\" 9' 5-6wt 2\/1 bamboo fly rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. Blonde, straw colored cane with emerald green wraps. The rod also features full intermediates in a lighter lime green color. Clear agate stripping guide and tip-top. Full wells grip is soiled but free of ridging and hook gouges. Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat with a handsome bakelite spacer. The oxidized ferrules are size 15\/64, the fit is very good. Includes original turned wood ferrule plug. The rod weighs 5.20 oz. The action is on the medium side of medium fast. The rod is versatile but would excel with wet flies. Includes original bag with pocket for the ferrule plug and a replacement tube. The tube does not have a cap and the bottom cap is a makeshift one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472208674931,"sku":"VFT2653","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0041_5e8c88a2-25d2-423d-a6bd-fd7456f18ac2.jpg?v=1585261232"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-cc-de-france-bamboo-rod-8-5wt-1","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona \"CC de France\" Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona \"CC de France\" 8' 5wt 3\/2 bamboo fly rod made in 1927. Serial no. E60312. The rod is in excellent refinished condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod was re-wrapped and re-varnished by Hardy Bros. The original intermediates remain on the mid and both tips. Medium blonde cane, handsome brick colored agate stripper, oxidized brass ferrules. U-shaped hook keeper. Half wells grip only lightly soiled (thanks Lars!). Bright aluminum cap and ring reel seat with a cork spacer. Ferrule sizes 11\/64 and 16\/64, the fit is very nice. Bright aluminum sculpted ferrule plug for the mid section, the butt section ferrule plug is not present. The rod weighs 4.30 oz. The action is more on the medium side of medium-fast, perfect all-around balanced rod action. Includes presumably the original rod bag with very interesting camouflage print and pocket for ferrule plug when not in use, and original tube. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472264675443,"sku":"VFT2942","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0062_8edd1147-23b2-4c63-a2ae-72fde2a100b7.jpg?v=1585265722"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-phantom-hollokona-bamboo-rod-86-6wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Phantom Hollokona Bamboo Rod 8'6 6wt","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Phantom Hollokona bamboo rod. 8 1\/2 feet for a six weight line. Two sections with two tips. Excellent condition with the exception of the stripping guide being knocked around (but still securely in place). Black silks with red tips. Aluminum cap and ring reel seat hardware over cork. Ferrule size is 16\/64 with an excellent fit. Made in 1963. Weight is 4 1\/2 oz. On the medium side of medium fast action. Comes with original bag and tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472296722547,"sku":"VFT3079","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0069_721aec64-ac12-42d2-827e-47769a0925a3.jpg?v=1616901703"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-bamboo-rod-6-2-1-5wt-3","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 6' 5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. \"Palakona\" bamboo fly rod made in November 1971. 6' 2\/1 for a 5 weight line. Serial L\/Z. The rod is in excellent original condition. Both sections are full length. The tip is 1\/2\" shorter, made that way. There is a slight fishing set in the tip that can easily be removed. Deep forest green silks with emerald green tipping. Agate stripping guide. English, reverse twist guides are brass colored as well is the hook keeper. Cigar grip though soiled is in great condition. Anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat over cork. Fast dry-fly action. Ferrule plug. Ferrules fit nice and tight, size 11\/64. Rod weighs 2.55 oz. Comes with original dark blue Hardy bag and replacement aluminum tube. This is an excellent example of a Hardy rod from this period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472349708403,"sku":"VFT3348","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0034_3d63e869-8945-4ca2-93a4-99d2b8da12ae.jpg?v=1616901670"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-hollokona-hollolight-bamboo-rod-86-5-6wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Hollokona \"Hollolight\" Bamboo Rod 8'6 5-6wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a very nice example of Hardy's \"hollow built\" split cane trout rod - the Hollokona \"Hollolight\". Three sections with one tip. The rod is in excellent condition. The male ferrule silks on the mid-section were re-wrapped by South Creek Ltd. Light colored cane with gold silks, black tips and full intermediate wraps all in excellent condition. Gold anodized sliding ring and 'W' fitting and alloy stoppers. Cigar shaped cork grip in great condition. Serial number H32950 made in 1960. The rod has medium-fast dry fly action for a 5 weight although it would be comfortable with a 6 as well. The rod weighs 4 3\/8 oz. The ferrule sizes are 12\/64 and 17\/64 with original ferrule plugs. Great ferrule fit. Comes with its original canvas bag and no tube. Nice all-around trout rod!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472369827955,"sku":"VFT3522","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0032_a675ec30-7f81-4087-a773-70195d47fece.jpg?v=1585273446"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-cc-de-france-bamboo-rod-610-5wt-1","title":"Hardy Bros. CC DeFrance Bamboo Rod 6'10 5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy CC DeFrance 6'10\" bamboo fly rod for a five weight line. Two sections with one tip, as was typical with the CC De France rods. The rod is in excellent+ condition. Serial H24272 made in 1959. Blonde cane. English reverse twist snake guides, agate stripper and tip-top, oxidized brass ferrules, small cigar grip, bright aluminum cap and ring, dark crimson silks with full intermediates. Fast dry fly action. \u003cspan\u003eAll sections are full-length and straight. The tip is shorter than the butt (these rods were made that way). Ferrule fit is great and pop when pulled apart. Ferrule size 13\/64. Rod weighs 3 oz. Comes with original bag and tube. A great short dry-fly rod for tight streams and willow tunnels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472374153331,"sku":"VFT3589","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0010_337bce96-f442-49e7-bcff-c7acb10a2896.jpg?v=1616901635"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-prince-leopold-of-belgium-10-bamboo-fly-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. - The \"Prince Leopold of Belgium\" 10' Bamboo Fly Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a very interesting Hardy Bros. The \"Prince Leopold of Belgium\" bamboo salmon fly rod. 10' 3\/2 8-9wt. Serial #E15555, made in 1942. The rod is in very good original condition. There are a few small chips in the varnish and very minor alligatoring in places. Burgundy silks with full intermediates. Black, gold, red signature wrap in tribute to the Belgian flag. Reversed half wells grip in excellent condition. Aluminum screw lock reel seat with black pyrilin spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRod features a \"bank spike\", kept in the reel seat when not in use. The spike is used when resting the rod against something while not fishing. The butt cap screws off, the spike is pulled out and turned around, the butt cap is used to affix the spike in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass ferrules are spiked and feature an interesting screw-lock mechanism. Ferrule size 10\/64 and 14\/64. Original ferrule plugs. Agate stripper and tip-tops. The rod weighs 8 1\/4 oz. The tips are housed in a brass capped bamboo tube that's been flamed. The bag is a modern Hardy bag but appears to have been custom made to fit the bamboo tube. Replacement black powder coated tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472398565491,"sku":"VFT3728","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0017_5a81fc7f-3462-4499-b47b-b61416063d4e.jpg?v=1585276121"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-fairchild-bamboo-rod-9-5-6wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona \"Fairchild\" Bamboo Rod 9' 5\/6wt","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy \"Fairchild\" Palakona 9' 3\/1 5-6wt bamboo rod. Serial number E41850, made in 1937. The rod is in very good original condition. The tip is a 1\/2\" shorter than the butt section (made that way). There is the beginning of minor varnish meltdown and some chipping in places. Slight set in the tip. Emerald green silks with full intermediates. Agate stripping guide. Cigar grip in excellent condition. Aluminum down-locking sliding band reel seat over cork. Ferrule sizes 17\/64 and 11\/64 and the fit is great. Original ferrule plugs. Classic medium action. Rod weighs 4 3\/4 oz. Comes with replacement bag and tube. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472413999219,"sku":"VFT3808","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0117_e682dad0-6c01-42de-917f-dc7ed0f5b645.jpg?v=1585276697"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-st-croix-56-spinning-bamboo-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. \"St. Croix\" Bamboo Spinning Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here we have a Hardy Bros. The \"St. Croix\" -- 5'6\" bamboo spinning rod with detachable handle. Three sections including the handle. The rod is in very good original condition. All sections are full length with a slight set in the tip section. The one issue is bag burn on the varnish throughout the rod, which could possibly be polished out. Emerald green silks with red tipping. Brass guides with agate inserts all in excellent condition. Tight ferrule fit. Original ferrule plug included for the detachable handle. The rod weighs 4 1\/2 oz. Comes with original bag and hang tags.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472415244403,"sku":"VFT3809","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0043_2a179986-4113-4122-b152-ed835c6667d2.jpg?v=1585276721"},{"product_id":"hardy-palakona-the-deluxe-rod-9-3-3","title":"Hardy Palakona \"The Deluxe Rod\" 9'6\" 3\/2","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Palakona \"The Deluxe Rod\". Serial number E19898 made in 1930. Nine feet six inches, three sections with two tips. The rod is completely original and in good condition with a few issues. The varnish is beginning to sag and crack in places, a good polishing could help with this. There is a fishing set in one of the tips. All wraps are secure. Burgundy silks with full brown intermediates. Agate stripper and tip-tops. Unique guides that look like a cross between snake guides and spinning guides. Uplocking aluminum reel seat over bakelite. The grip is soiled and a chip is missing over the reel seat hood. Medium action for a 6wt line. Ferrule sizes 18\/64 and 12\/64 and the fit is very nice. Rod weighs 6 1\/8 oz. Comes with its original Hardy bag and tube with Hardy tube cover. The rod could use a bit of work but overall it is a great example of a Hardy rod from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472420847731,"sku":"VFT3813","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0153_e2a2090b-9f37-4269-a6d5-d1ac9f953b12.jpg?v=1585276777"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-cc-de-france-bamboo-rod-8-5wt-1","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona \"CC de France\" Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona \"CC de France\" 8' 5wt bamboo fly rod made in April of 1967. The rod had one tip, as was typical with Hardy rods. Blonde cane, reverse twist snake guides, agate stripper, oxidized brass ferrules, small cigar grip, bright aluminum cap and ring, bright red silks that contrast beautifully with the blonde cane. \"G.R. STOCKS\" written just below the female ferrule. The rod is in very good overall condition with the exception of a crude varnish touch up repair to the snake guide on the butt section and the original tip-top appears to have been replaced at some point. There is no evidence of breakage or repair but the silks are a shade lighter than the original wraps. Medium action. \u003cspan\u003eAll sections are full-length and straight. Comes with its o\u003c\/span\u003eriginal labeled bag and a replacement Champion tube. An excellent and very classic all-around trout rod for the money. Serial number D\/S. Ferrule size 14\/64. Rod weighs 3.95 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472429039731,"sku":"VFT3824","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0453_1ac3313e-f5fe-4d89-b286-9b44c5d0573e.jpg?v=1585276908"},{"product_id":"hardy-palakona-the-marvel-bamboo-rod-8-3-2-3wt-1","title":"Hardy Palakona \"The Marvel\" Bamboo Rod -- 8' 3\/2 3wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Palakona \"The Marvel\" bamboo rod. 8 feet, three sections with two tips, for a three weight line. The rod is in excellent+ condition and weighs 2.95 oz. All sections are full-length and straight. Medium action. Aluminum cap and ring over all-cork reel seat. There's a \"7\" stamped into both the male and female ferrules, which are size 10\/64 and 14\/64. Serial number E55754 made in 1942. Complete with ferrule plugs. Comes with its original Hardy bag and tube.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Butt\/Mid ferrules clicking -- fixed but need new photos**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472430121075,"sku":"VFT3825","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0012_edited-1_8b589985-b158-4d40-8066-93012077fc24.jpg?v=1585276931"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-bamboo-rod-96-3-2-with-bamboo-rod-case","title":"Hardy Bros. \"Palakona\" Bamboo Rod 9'6\" 3\/2 with Bamboo Rod Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Palakona 9'6\" 3\/2 bamboo rod. The rod has seen better days and is an excellent candidate for a complete restoration. The serial number C11738 dates this rod to 1921. The cork and reel seat remain in very good condition and would not need to be replaced. There is some slight delamination on the butt section near the cork. There is a guide missing on the mid section. The two tips are both in need of repair. The first tip is 1 3\/4\" short and the second tip has been broken off at the ferrule, and at some point the ferrule portion was lost leaving the tip only. Both of the red agate tip-tops remain. Red agate stripping guide. Brass ferrules fit together nicely and pop when pulled apart. Reverse English guides. Sliding band reel seat over cork. A classic medium wet fly action for a 5 or 6wt line. Ferrule sizes 17\/64 and 11\/64. Rod weighs 4.85 oz. The rod comes with original rod bag, original rod tube made of a hollowed culm of bamboo as well as the Hardy cover with label. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472500047987,"sku":"VFT3884","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0153_8a5e5b48-5e53-4bdb-b190-afff6070ba16.jpg?v=1585277949"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-the-accuracy-bamboo-spinning-rod","title":"Hardy Bros. The \"Accuracy\" Bamboo Spinning Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here a Hardy Bros. The \"Accuracy\" bamboo spinning rod with detachable grip. The rod is in excellent condition. The one and only issue is that the bottom foot of the first guide has been re-wrapped. Though it was done well, the color doesn't quite match. The rod measures 5'7\" in length. The bamboo itself is of solid construction. The only ferrule is at the grip. The rod weighs 4 1\/4 oz. There is a slight fishing set that could easily be removed. Agate tip-top. Deep burgundy wraps. The very interesting detachable grip is in beautiful condition and appears to have been handled very little and comes with nice ferrule plug. The rod has a strong action well suited for tossing small lures to panfish, trout, or even small bass. Comes with original green Hardy bag with a dedicated sleeve for the detachable grip as well as a pouch for the ferrule plug.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472502636659,"sku":"VFT3897","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0082_e8d04d11-78d7-4292-abd1-8c13959cec9a.jpg?v=1585278008"},{"product_id":"hardy-palakona-taupo-10-7-bamboo-fly-rod-3-1","title":"Hardy Palakona \"Taupo\" 10' #7 Bamboo Fly Rod 3\/1","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona \"Taupo\" #7 10' bamboo fly rod. Three sections with one tip. Probably made that way. All original with emerald silks that contrast nicely with the light cane. Rod is in good condition although it could use a polishing. Tip has a very slight set to the left. All other sections are straight. Medium action for a 7 or 8 wt, would be a great rod for swinging flies. Ferrules sizes 21\/64 and 15\/64. Rod weighs 8 1\/4 oz. Originally made in March of 1961. Comes with three piece bag and very nice leather rod tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472505290867,"sku":"VFT3908","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0053_3afa32b5-14e1-4650-9e33-944a33db7258.jpg?v=1585278252"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-bamboo-casting-rod-66-2-1-with-wooden-case","title":"Hardy Bros. 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No cracking is present. Written on the rod spiraling upwards is \" \"Palakona\" Regd. \". Also written is \"Victor\" above that. Rod comes with original wooden case fully intact in great condition with leather bottom piece and canvas straps that hold the rod in. A beautiful example of an early Hardy rod.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31472509681779,"sku":"VFT3935","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0034_8cde8883-527d-4ed3-bd90-94b4a34675bd.jpg?v=1585278662"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-phantom-hollokona-bamboo-rod-86-2-1-6wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Phantom Hollokona Bamboo Rod 8'6 6wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Phantom Hollokona bamboo rod. 8 1\/2 feet for a six weight line. Two sections with one tip. Excellent original condition. Black silks with red tips. Aluminum cap and ring reel seat hardware over cork. Ferrule size is 16\/64 and there's a bit of bluing loss to the female ferrule. Good ferrule fit. Serial No. H58566 made in 1964. Weight is 4 1\/2 oz. On the medium side of medium fast action. Comes with a replacement rod tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31474683314291,"sku":"VFT4009","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0102_a65f2d15-6ccd-464d-8842-b354874a555e.jpg?v=1616901552"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-bamboo-rod-68-2-1-5wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 6'8 5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona bamboo fly rod made in March 1972. 6'8\" 2\/1 for a 5 weight line. Serial # C\/O. Weighs 3 oz. Size 13\/64 ferrules with a nice fit. Medium fast action. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. The rod comes with its original Hardy two-compartment rod bag with ties and a Hardy labeled plastic rod tube which may be from a later vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31474683379827,"sku":"VFT4010","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0123_38dcaaa1-d0e9-4ba9-a871-f306ce6032db.jpg?v=1616901551"},{"product_id":"hardy-palakona-phantom-bamboo-rod-610-5wt","title":"Hardy Palakona Phantom Bamboo Rod 6'10 5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona Phantom bamboo rod. Made in 1969. Six feet ten inches, two sections with one tip. The rod is completely original and in excellent condition. Both sections are full-length and have never been repaired. The tip has a slight fishing set. Black silks with red tipping. Aluminum cap and ring over all-cork reel seat. Complete with ferrule plugs for both male and female. The rod weighs 3 oz. and has size 13\/64 ferrules Comes with an original Hardy two-compartment bag but no tube. On the fast side of medium fast action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31474683445363,"sku":"VFT4011","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0073_86445c23-3aef-4278-adba-3f33e552a41f.jpg?v=1616901550"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-bamboo-rod-72-2-2-5wt","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 7'2 2\/2 5wt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona bamboo fly rod made in August 1974. 7'2\" 2\/2 for a 5 weight line. Serial # I\/Y. Weighs 3 3\/8 oz. Size 13\/64 ferrules with a nice fit. Medium fast action. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. The rod comes with a nice replacement Hardy rod bag with ties and a generic replacement rod tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31474684788851,"sku":"VFT4023","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0089_baf0d4a1-9d15-4f43-a19d-eaa6c6a46b32.jpg?v=1616901546"},{"product_id":"hardy-bros-palakona-bamboo-rod-76-2-2-5wt-mint","title":"Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 7'6 2\/2 5wt - Mint!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona bamboo fly rod made in September 1996. 7'6\" 2\/2 for a 5 weight line. Serial 1JL151334. Weighs 4 1\/4 oz. Size 13\/64 ferrules with a nice fit. On the medium side of medium fast action -- definitely not as fast as some of the Hardy trout rods. The rod is in \u003cstrong\u003emint\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. The original Hardy rod bag with ties and ferrule plug pocket is included. It did not original come with a rod tube but the rod will be shipped very securely. The original owner's name \"David R. Hobbs\" is inked on the cane above the other standard Hardy inscriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31474684919923,"sku":"VFT4024","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0041_3c9a26df-9a2e-4428-88a9-5f2c65e7c518.jpg?v=1616901544"},{"product_id":"hardy-palakona-gladstone-bamboo-rod-7-4wt","title":"Hardy Palakona \"Gladstone\" Bamboo Rod 7' 4wt","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona \"Gladstone\" bamboo rod, h\u003cspan\u003eandmade in Alnwick, England by Calum Gladstone. This one is 7\u003c\/span\u003e feet in length, two sections with two tips for a four weight line. \u003cstrong\u003eUnused condition - \"near mint\" overall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully flamed and varnished cane with striking golden nodes. Light yellow \/ lime silks with red edges at the hook keeper, stripping guide, ferrules, and tip tops. German silver cap and ring over all-cork reel seat. The rod weighs 3 5\/8 oz. The ferrules are size 13\/64 and fit together nice and tightly. Very authoritative medium fast action. Comes with an original three-compartment Hardy bag (with ferrule plug pocket) and original cordura Hardy rod tube. The rod was initially delivered in 2006 as a one-tip rod and the owner had Mr. Gladstone make another tip for the rod in 2007. There is a very slight difference in the lengths of the two tips (approx. 1\/16\"), but the ferrule fit is perfectly tight on both tips. The reason we cannot describe the rod as \"mint\" is there is a very small chip in the varnish on one of the tips. The rod clearly hasn't seen water, so I am guessing the chip occurred from handling over the years. Don't miss out on this one as there aren't many of these Gladstone's floating around on the secondary market!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31474685378675,"sku":"VFT4027","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0021_03a73881-4192-4dac-be74-b647dbf1c4f2.jpg?v=1585446474"},{"product_id":"hardy-palakona-gladstone-bamboo-rod-66-3wt-mint","title":"Hardy Palakona \"Gladstone\" Bamboo Rod 6'6 3wt - Mint!","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona \"Gladstone\" bamboo rod, h\u003cspan\u003eandmade in Alnwick, England by Calum Gladstone. This one is \u003c\/span\u003e6 1\/2 feet in length, two sections with two tips for a three weight line. \u003cstrong\u003eMint unused condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully flamed and varnished cane with striking golden nodes. Maroon silks. German silver cap and ring over all-cork reel seat. The rod weighs a mere 2 7\/8 oz. The ferrules are size 11\/64 and fit together nice and tightly. Medium slow to medium progressive action. A delightful small stream rod! Comes with its original two-compartment Hardy bag (with ferrule plug pocket) and original cordura Hardy rod tube. The rod was initially delivered in 2006 as a one-tip rod and the owner had Mr. Gladstone make another tip for the rod in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31474686099571,"sku":"VFT4028","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/1228\/products\/DSC_0042_67d20087-aa6b-4a53-9d3a-8be81e564098.jpg?v=1585446510"},{"product_id":"hardy-hollokona-salmon-de-luxe-3-2-86-4-bamboo-fly-rod","title":"Hardy Hollokona Salmon De-luxe 3\/2 8'6' - #4 Bamboo Fly Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale here we have a Hardy Hollokona Salmon De-luxe #4 8'6\" bamboo fly rod. most likely a 7 weight. The rod is in excellent condition with some minor wear on the reel seat. Both tips are straight and the ferrules fit together tightly as they should. All wraps and guides are in great condition. The Hardy company who's name speaks for it's self is one of the oldest purveyors of fly fishing tackle. This would be a great addition to a collector of Hardy or could be fished. The rod includes replacement Hardy bag. Rod weighs 6.05 oz. 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