Another Pre-WWII Hardy Coarse Rod Gem

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Another Pre-WWII Hardy Coarse Rod Gem

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I am a big fan of Hardy coarse rods, but more especially of the early pre-WWII rods, and here I have acquired another gem :Thumb:

This is a 13ft Hardy General Rod, whole cane butt & middle with split cane tip.

The General rod was made from 1926-1955, when introduced it was only available at 13ft, in 1939 it was then offered in 13, 14, 15 & 16ft lengths.

This rod is from 1926 and all original having never been restored, it is fitted with the special bridge rings (which I love), a clear agate butt and tip ring.

The reel seat is a fixed W fitting with single band, it does need a substantial reel to balance it well, a 4" Silex fits the bill well :Wink:

It was an allround rod, designed for bottom fishing and spinning, it is a very firm action, will be suitable for chub and shoal barbel.

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Paul F wrote: Sun May 13, 2018 2:18 pm I am a big fan of Hardy coarse rods, but more especially of the early pre-WWII rods
:Chuckle: Where is the understatement smilie? :Chuckle:

Congratulations on another lovely acquisition :clap:

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Splendid acquisition Paul, Sir. :Hat:
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I have a later version of The General with a length of 11 feet . Whole cane butt and middle sections , split cane tip . The middle section has a smaller whole cane section spliced into it roughly 2/3 rds from its top. It might have been towards the " Budget " end of the Hardy range of rods but it's a delight to fish with ..

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Looks like a cracker! fantastic condition when you consider its age? Look forward to hearing of your exploits with it. Congratulations on becoming the custodian of a fine piece of English angling heritage :Hat:
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CWK wrote: Sun May 13, 2018 2:54 pm I have a later version of The General with a length of 11 feet . Whole cane butt and middle sections , split cane tip . The middle section has a smaller whole cane section spliced into it roughly 2/3 rds from its top. It might have been towards the " Budget " end of the Hardy range of rods but it's a delight to fish with ..
That is interesting, Hardy did not catalogue the General at 11ft, which is not unusual, maybe it was a special order which Hardy were quite happy to do for their customers :Hat:

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Paul , there is another 11foot version advertised for sale on the vintage tackle co website @ £ 425..

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Paul F wrote: Sun May 13, 2018 4:18 pm
CWK wrote: Sun May 13, 2018 2:54 pm I have a later version of The General with a length of 11 feet . Whole cane butt and middle sections , split cane tip . The middle section has a smaller whole cane section spliced into it roughly 2/3 rds from its top. It might have been towards the " Budget " end of the Hardy range of rods but it's a delight to fish with ..
That is interesting, Hardy did not catalogue the General at 11ft, which is not unusual, maybe it was a special order which Hardy were quite happy to do for their customers :Hat:
The 1955 Bottom fishing catalogue lists the General as 11 or 12ft in length I have an 11ft in very good original condition.
Many congratulations on another fine purchase Paul. :Hat:

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Simply wonderful Paul, I am very jealous... :Hat:

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Now, that's a beauty Paul :Thumb:

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