Split Cane, Hardy 'Victor' Fly Fishing Rod
Split Cane, Hardy 'Victor' Fly Fishing Rod
Hardy Bros. 'Victor' Palakona Fly Fishing Rod.
A 2-piece 8' 2" split cane fly fishing rod by Hardy of Alnwick, Victor. It is in repaired condition with suction joints, cork handle with universal reel holder, fullopen bridge rings and screw in rubber butt. Stamped with the registration number No A 16830, dating it to 1906. The fly fishing rod with the black inscription spiralling around the shaft, 'Victor' Palakona, No. 246936'.
Measurements of the two pieces, handle 1m 35cm - 2nd piece 1m 18cm.
Specification taken from a Hardy's Anglers' Guides catalogue entry for the rod.
Pieces:- Two with one top. 'Palakona' split-bamboo.
Handle:- Cork covered, 16 ½ ins.
Joints:- Spiral "Lockfast".
Ring:- Agate, throughout.
Tyings:- Ordinary spaced crimson Silk.
Reel Fittings & Furnishings:- Single adjustable 'Screw - Grip' and cork covered housing.
Length:- No. 2:- 7ft 9 ins, Salmon, 7 ¼ ozs.
No.3:- 7ft 0 ins, Pike & Salmon, 7 ½ ozs.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
1906
Bamboo
United Kingdom
Hardy Bros.
A good usable rod (the whipping re-done by the suction joints)
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