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BCSteelheader

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<40's Hardy "Palakona" and reel..looking to valuate
« on: July 14, 2014, 06:01:10 PM »
So far.. the rod is a "C.C. de France 2/1 8'" I believe, still have to pick up the reel I will update as soon as I get the pics.. Any help is much appreciated..
This rod and reel are in "as new" condition btw..

Thanks Mike
« Last Edit: July 28, 2014, 03:16:42 PM by BCSteelheader »
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Re: <40's Hardy "Palakona" and reel..looking to valuate
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2014, 07:48:49 AM »
Have you checked Old Reel Collectors?

http://orca-online.org/
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Re: <40's Hardy "Palakona" and reel..looking to valuate
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2014, 03:15:46 PM »
Reel is a Hardy perfect 3 3/4 with 1 floating and 1 sinking line..rod serial #- E-86686
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Re: <40's Hardy "Palakona" and reel..looking to valuate
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2014, 04:26:05 PM »
Pictures would really help  ;)  Depending on the condition of both rod and reel you could be looking at $750-$1000 or more, to the right buyer.
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Re: <40's Hardy "Palakona" and reel..looking to valuate
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2014, 05:38:48 PM »
Rod is 1953.
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Re: <40's Hardy "Palakona" and reel..looking to valuate
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2014, 06:21:30 PM »
recent auction in England.
ROD: Hardy “The CC de France” 8’ 2 piece Palakona trout fly rod No.E50787 agate butt/tip guides snake intermediates whipped tan bronze ferrule alloy stopper 9.5” shaped cork handle with light alloy reel rings fine rod original length clean throughout.
Guide Price: £200.00 - £300.00
This item was sold at auction on 19th of July 2014.
Hammer Price: £280
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