hardys fishing rod

Question
hello,i have got an hardys rod which has the serial number E32688 it is a split cane rod and has writing on it which reads palakona rcb rod, it is in good condition and is a two piece rod 8ft 8in and is in its original cloth bag, please could you tell me how old it is and its value. thankyou

Answer
Diane,
One of the problems with Hardy rods is that they are English , I am a Western US guy. I see a few Hardy's now and then but , they aren't collected as much here as Europe.
I bought Hardy cd information of rods and reels from ebay , it was the same information that used to be at The Hardy web page, but stopped late 2009. They are in Canada , BC email:  [email protected] Telephone:  250.746.1899

This information says the serial number is dated 1935. RCB  is a 10 foot 2 piece model.  

My price book mentions Hardy: Antique & Collectible  Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.

Palokana is a  model according to Homel.
Homel gives the Hardy  model "Palakona #8" fly rod 8 1 /2'  with an extra tip, 2 sections the  value of  $80, 160 and $275 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.  

Homel doesn't always mention all rod  models but I don't think Hardy made a 8ft 9 inch model. Are the sections equal in length or shorter (probably broken)?

You might try ebay especially ebay.UK.

I quote these books written by researchers so you know I am not making it all up, But I include my experience as well.

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Mac

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