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Post by petertye on Apr 23, 2006 5:55:41 GMT -5
I have a Hardy rod but haven't the faintest idea what it is, how old it is, whether it has any value, what sort of fishing it wasdesigned for etc etc??
Description:
Make: Hardy
Name: "Hardy Graphite"
Length/Wt: 9ft 2 piece
Wieght:#4/5
Action: Soft
Rings: Unlined wire rings (not snakes)
Condition: Very good
Any information would be gratefully received
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Post by Cothi on Apr 23, 2006 7:26:01 GMT -5
I have a Hardy Graphite 7ft #4. I think that I bought it new in the late 1970s or early 1980s. It's a really good rod.
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Post by Gnat on Apr 24, 2006 10:28:13 GMT -5
Someone call for Sherlock ?
Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Send Hardy's an email - they will have a record of when the rod was made.
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Post by Grommit on Apr 24, 2006 10:35:20 GMT -5
The rod should have a unique ID number on the butt section just above the handle. If you PM me it I will get you some details from Hardys for you
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Post by petertye on Apr 24, 2006 11:13:17 GMT -5
Dear Grommit... sherlock... whatever!
Thanks for the reply
As a novice to this forumI'm not sure what a PM is or how to sent it... i assume its a personal message.. but really I'm none the wiser!
Anyway the number is FV 1670
Many thanks for any help you can offer
Dr Watson
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Post by 3lbgrayling on Apr 24, 2006 11:16:46 GMT -5
petertye,to send a pm.click on the wee symbol below the username of the person you want to pm and the box will open up.
jim
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Post by Grommit on Apr 24, 2006 11:44:13 GMT -5
Dr Watson
It is just elementary!!!
You are right about the PM stuff
Is that the only number you have on the rod?
Will speak to my Hardy Rep tomorrow and get some details for you
Grommit
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Post by Cothi on Apr 24, 2006 13:01:03 GMT -5
As I said above, I'm pretty sure that I bought mine in the early 1980s - they made rods from graphite before they converted fully to carbon - I think. My guess at value is 70-100 quid.
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Post by petertye on Apr 24, 2006 16:33:31 GMT -5
Thanks for your help and advice
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Post by Silver Stoat on Apr 24, 2006 16:43:37 GMT -5
- they made rods from graphite before they converted fully to carbon - Cothi ! Tut, tut. Dave. |
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Post by Cothi on Apr 24, 2006 19:55:53 GMT -5
Yes Dave, fair comment, I know it's the same but for some reason they called it graphite in those days. Give me a break - I'm an economist, the only advantage of which is knowing if I'm out of work, why I'm out of work!!!
What about my dates tho' - no one seems to say anything about those. I still think early 1980s, essentially because I still have one of them and Sewinman has just used it to good effect on the Wylye. I also think my valuation is not too far out for the rod mentioned. I'd probably get more for my 7 footer.
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Post by Grommit on Apr 25, 2006 1:39:37 GMT -5
Cothi
I would say your valuation would be a bout right. Not great value in Hardy rods. Hardy reels are a different matter though!!
As for your dates, dont think you are that far out. Will hopefully get the exact date of this particular rod today
;D ;D
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Post by Grommit on Apr 25, 2006 14:25:42 GMT -5
petertye
You have PM!!!
;D ;D
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Post by petertye on Apr 25, 2006 17:55:48 GMT -5
have replied
C
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Post by 3lbgrayling on Apr 25, 2006 17:59:27 GMT -5
quick learner  jim |
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