Question
Hardys Hollokona "Holl
I have a Hardys Hollokona,"Hollolight",3.1mtr 3 piece
split cane fly rod with spare third piece.Third piece is missing end eye,Second piece may have two eyes retied,Im not sure if one is just discoloured.Looks like slight crack under reel seat on cork.
AnswerAndrew,
I changed this message to public so others can read about your type rod.
Hardy is English but well known in US and Canada. It isn't exactly in my book , Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000). Add 30% for age of book.
There is an in depth discussion on condition, you rod is in poor.
But it mentions 2 Hollolight trout fly rods at 7 1/2 and 8 foot(gold parts) both with an extra tip.
The 7 1/2 is valued at $185, 325 and $695 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively, while the 8 ft ; $95, 195 and $325 . Most shorter rods command higher prices from the collectors.
Also listed is a Hollokona, Salmon Deluxe 9.5 ft, extra tip, valued at $90, 200 and $320 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.
Did you find a serial number on it ? Bed glad to help you with it.
Hardy history, rod dating and serial number table
http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com/hardy/roddating.php
Right now your rod is worth $100 but if restored would probably bring 3 times that.
Luck,
Mac
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