Hardy Fishing Rod, the Tourney
Hardy Fishing Rod, the Tourney
Vintage Two Piece Hardy Trout Fly Rod, The 'Tourney'.
The Hardy The "Tourney" is a split cane Palakona 2-piece rod by Hardy's of Alnwick. The rod is in good used condition with crimson silk whippings, suction joint, wooden stopper adjustable alloy universal reel holder and 9" cork handle. It has the registration number E47242 dating it to 1938. The rod is 8' 8" long and is in an original Hardy's canvas bag. The rod has a painted black inscription spiralling around the shaft 'the "Tourney", 'Palakona' and 'Regd. Trade Mark.'. The butt and end rings are Agate, intermediate are snake rings. The two pieces measure 139 cm & 129 cm.
Hardy's say about the rod:
The "Tourney" Rod.
During 1935 we made a great discovery in the building of split bamboo rods especially for Tournament work and where a very light, yet quick and strong rod is required. This method of building and strengthening our rods without adding to their weight - helped very considerably in bringing the large number of prizes and creating world records in 1935 and 1936. The "Tourney" described above is built by the same method as these Tournament rods. A rod of marvellous power for its weight. It will lift a long line and drive it forward cleanly.
Specification
Action: Stiff, powerful rod for dry fly.
Pieces: Two, one top.
Handle: 9 ¼ ins., plain shaped, Cork.
Joints: Suction.
Rings: Butt and End Agate, intermediate "Snake".
Tyings: Crimson Silk.
Reel fittings and furnishings: Universal or adjustable "Screw Grip" with fixed housing.
Container: Proofed cloth partition bag with pocket for stoppers.
One of the images is a copy showing the entry for the rod in a Hardy's Anglers' Guide & Catalogue.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
1938
Split cane
England
The rod is in very good condition but the tip has been shortened.
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