Its probably fair to say that anyone who has an interest in Angling at some time or another has heard the name Hardy.

All over the globe, there are people who love to fish and in the universal language of the sport, one name reigns supreme - that of Hardy. For well over a century, House of Hardy has been renowned as the manufacturer of the finest game fishing tackle in the world - the name is synonymous with quality and excellence. Such reputations are not acquired easily, but it has never faltered throughout the company's long history.

A very rare Spanish Reed Hardy Connoisseur 12 foot Match rod that has seen little, if any use. With mint original bag and Hardy rubber button. A sensitive and light rod to use or collect. See Hardy catalogue for details of this super rod.

A very rare Hardy Expert Spanish Reed 13 foot Match rod that has seen little, if any use. With mint original.A sensitive and light rod to use or collect. See Hardy catalogue for details of this super rod.

Hardy Cane Rod - The Lightweight Sheffield Style - very nice old Hardy float fishing rod, green whips, whole cane butt and middle, with split cane top. Ferrules tight, with both stoppers. Rod straight. Varnish finish bright and even, may have had a coat of varnish during its life, or this may be the original finish - it is difficult to say. Rod does look very attractive, and I don't think its had much use. The usual Hardy ink lettering above the corks says, The Lightweight Sheffield Style. The handle fittings are very well bronzed. The corks in excellent condition, seem unworn. There is a matching screw in the end of the butt, to blank off the screw threads. The no. on the butt cap is G 24738. Has a well-worn 3-section Hardy bag which may well be the original. Overall length is a fraction over 11 feet.

A truly superb example, restored to far better than new. This 11 footer has been stripped and restored with new old stock ss high bells rings graduated to the smallest available and new butt and tip rings, They have been whipped with Royal Blue pure silk which is non standard but looks super and classy and coated with six coats of modern varnish. It has the Hardy blanking plug in place. The rod dates from 1939/40, G23771 being its Hardy reference number. It really is far nicer than when it left Hardys and is ready for another 60 years use. With new old stock protective bag.

A Hardy Brothers Cane Rod, the "Lightweight" rod Thames style. This rod is stunning, mint condition. It has been totally refurbished. 13 feet long with two splices to achieve the beautiful balance the rod has, the last three and a half feet are split cane, the ferrules are tight, the cork is perfect, the rod number is G28993, brass fittings, glass lined top and bottom rings, the rod was made between 1934-53.

This is a Hardy Mitre "Woldrex" Super Float Rod ; it is in mint condition, length approx 11foot 3 inches". Three separate sections - all rings, varnish and whippings in mint condition, this item is as new, the registration number is 56239, the rod comes in its original canvas bag, three separate sections with Hardy label.

It is a MITRE HARDY Split Cane - 11 foot "Wondrex" Float Rod with the original Hardy rod bag, believed to date from the early 1960s.The Condition is fantastic it could of only been used a couple of times if that it still retains the 2 plugs for the ends of the sections and the cork handle is in great condition. The eyes are all in good shape, the whipping around the eyes are as new.

Perfection Trout Fly Rod by Hardy of Alnwick, England Superb Hardy Palakona split cane 2 piece trout fly rod, 9 foot 6 inch in length and rated for an AFTM number 6 line. The rod has a solid cork handle, patent suction joint, Agatipe lined tip and butt rings, 'full open' intermediate rings, and screw-up reel seat with rubber button. Marked above the handle with maker and model details and the serial letters VA. The varnish and crimson silk whips are all original and in good condition. The rod is true and straight, full original length, and has no splits, fractures, or repairs. Complete with makers original partitioned rod slip and ferrule stopper.

Two version of the Hardy Perfection Roach Rod where manufactured:

Another lovely example of a Hardy Roach Perfection Rod.

Another lovely example of a Hardy Roach Perfection Rod.

Hardy Brothers "Superstrike" Sheffield style 10 1/2 foot long, the rod number is G22501. The bottom 2 sections are whole cane and the middle is spliced and the top is greenheart, brass fittings stamped clearly, this rod has been totally refurbished and looks superb and comes with a bag

Hardy Brothers Cane Rod, the "Surestrike" Thames style rod. The bottom two sections are whole cane with a split cane top joint, this is a classic river match rod by Hardy bros,12 feet long. The rod number is G22569. The rod has been rewhipped and is now a stunning looking rod, with a little bit of damage to the cork, where the reel foot has worn a small area.

Hardy 7ft Game fish Spinning rod made in 1957, inscriptions are perfect, rod is straight seems to be in original condition. The Hardy catalogue states that the rod has a weight of 6 1/4 ounces. Comes with original Hardy bag with pocket for the ferrule plug which possibly explains why the rod retains said plug.

This two piece seven foot spinning rod is in excellent condition with a 15" cork handle. It has seven stand off rings with the top eye agate lined there are a couple of light rust marks on the rings, the whips are red and green and in very good order. The butt is stamped with the Royal Crest by appointment and the Prince of Wales plume of feathers by appointment also the Hardy trade mark with the rod number H3899. Comes in its Hardy cloth bag which is in good condition except the Hardy logo has more or less perished it still has both of its rod tags one on care of your rod and on the other is pattern 6lb Hardy Wanless length 7ft number H3899 handle cork reel fittings adjustable rings joints suction rings F. O. B. weight 5ozs 12drms.

Hardy - Wanless 2 piece 7ft – 6 lb line rod of split-cane bamboo with 14 inches cork covered handle and two adjustable reel fitting rings, also butt cap stamped maker’s details etc and No E60947 (dates it to 1946),suction joints, spaced green silk whippings and script markings on cane “The Hardy Wanless” and what appears to be “6lb” also “Palakona Regd Trade Mark” (odd letters etc have disappeared), extra large thread line monel butt ring and agatipe end ring. The condition is excellent and when set up is straight and true. Comes with a polished wood stopper and Hardy partitioned bag.