Question
Hardy fly rod
i inherited this rod from my grandfather, can you tell me the possible value of it or send me in the right direction for that info
number E. 90144
c/b Neill
9ft
wt. 6 2oz.
AnswerRic,
Your rod was made in 1953 according to :
Hardy history and serial number table
http://www.hardyandgreys.com/
According to Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) the Hardy Palakona fly rod 8 1 /2' , 2 piece. extra tip is valued at $80, 160 and $275 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. You could add 30% due to the age of the book.
Yours being a 9 footer it is worth less than the 8.5' but the figures are old, so they hold for your rod as stated above.
Your rod is not in excellent condition , it has nicks in the finish #picture DSC00554a.jpg#. So it is probably in good condition.
Probably worth 170 or so.
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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Luck,
Mac
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