They were the first manufacturer to make split cane rods in hexagonal form as The Hardy Palakona rod. In 1901 they received their first Royal Warrant by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and in their time Hardy had more Royal Appointments bestowed upon them from most of the crowned heads of Europe, H.M.King George V amongst them. The list of Hardy customers is very impressive. Their reputation has never faltered throughout the Company's long history which was started in 1872 by William Hardy and his brother John. They were and still are renowned for quality manufacturing of game fishing tackle. One of the most famous fishing tackle manufactures in the world is Hardy Brothers of Alnwick, Northumberland. Showing is also a Hardy's Anglers' Guides catalogue entry for the rod. The rod has the black inscription spiraling around the shaft 'The 'J J H', 'Palakona' and 'Regd Trade Mark'. The rod is 9' 6 1/2" long and comes with an old canvas bag.
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The rod has the registration number C19606 dating it to 1922. 14137), original cork handle (slight damage) and open rings in. This rod is in excellent condition with Hardy's 'stud' lockjoints, patent adjustable "screw grip" with fixed housing reel fitting (PAT. This is a 2 piece black whipped red tipped guides and 10' cork handle complete with makers cotton storage slip.By appointment to the late King George V. Measuring 8 ft 6 inches and weighing 4 2/3 oz. The Hardy 'The J J H rod' is a split cane Palakona 3-piece trout fly rod made by Hardy's of Alnwick. Vintage Hardy 8 6' Phantom6 Hollokona Split Cane Fly Fishing Rod H50866A Hayfork tip. VINTAGE HARDY SPLIT CANE FLY ROD, 'THE J J H'. Ricks Rods specializes in buying, selling, consigning high quality vintage and collectible bamboo fly fishing rods. Retirement sale of Hardy bros UK salmon & trout rods reels also spinning rods & reels lots of bags tackle flies also over 40 rods vintage Daiwa rods reels Grays.