Cutman Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I was at some friends for dinner the other night and my hostess pulled out two beautiful bamboo rods, one of which was a Hardy. I have never fished bamboo. The rods were her grandfathers or great-grandfathers and are estimated to be used ca. 1930 or possibly 30 years earlier. I have searched the internet, but without much success. The rod appear to be a 10 ft. rod. It says in ink above th grip: Palakona No 2446936 "The Fairy" It includes a bag and tube, an extra tip section and is in great condition. Below the rod seat it says Hardy Bros., Alenwick and gives a number, "2186C". Can anyone tell me where I could find out more info? The other rod is a lighter rod, maybe a 4 wt. 8ft rod made by H.L. Leonard by Leonard and Mills Co. Both are beautiful rods. The detailing on the Hardy is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 The link below will get you some solid answers. She has two very valuable rods. http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/ It is a shame that the Leonard has been sitting in storage for so long and is not being fished. I could help with that problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Yep that's the place, you get you info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowcane Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I doubt the Hardy is worth that much, likely in the $300 range. The Leonard on the other hand, depending on condition, are you sitting down???? $2000+. Generally short rods and American rods are worth more than long rods or English rods. English rods tend to be more of a "pole" than a rod, Leonards, Paynes and Orvis' cane are the desired species, especially 8 - 8 1/2' or less. I'd say if they have been leaning in the closet for 30 years thier value is substantially less. Try here, has an index of serial numbers, rods,reels, etc. http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Condition, condition condition really the difference of a good rod or a tomato stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutman Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 The Hardy looks almost pristine to me and includes tube, sock, and plugs for section ends. The Leonard is definitely used, but is still in good repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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