Hardy Halford Knockabout 2 piece 9′ 6″ cane trout fly rod

Maker: Hardy

Model: Halford Knockabout

Approximate year of manufacture: 1950’s

Condition: Excellent

Material: Cane

Length/ diameter: 9′ 6″ line #7

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: trout fly fishing

Item stock location: Weston super Mare

TT opinion: Hardy the Halford Knockabout 9’6” two piece Palakona cane trout fly rod No H40768 dating the rod to 1961, so a fairly recent rod trout fly from Hardy. Low bridge intermediates, plated stud lock ferrule. 10.5” cork handle, wood spacer and screw reel fittings with reversible butt pin to stand the rod up. The rod is straight, ferrule fits well. It will be a joy to cast with #6/7 line on river or lake. Comes with makers original cloth bag.