Hardy Hollolight Hollokona 8′ 3 pce split cane trout fly rod #5 ,1.5 short tip but rare

Maker: Hardy

Model: Hollolight Hollokona fly rod

Approximate year of manufacture: 1960

Condition: Fine with short single tip

Material: Hollow built palakona split cane

Length/ diameter: 8′ reduced to 7’10.5″

Country of manufacture: Alnwick England

Ideal use: Trout fly fishing

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: Rare Hardy Hollolight Hollokona 8’ 3 piece hollow built split cane trout fly rod with one tip. The tip is 1.5” short otherwise the rod is in lovely condition and fishes really well. Rod No.H32068 dating it to 1960. Lined butt & tip rings, low bridge intermediates with close whips throughout, bronze ferrules polished alloy stopper. 9.5” cork handle with gilt anodised reel fittings, stunning little rod. Line rated #5. One of the top of the range many years ago and just needs to be fished. Comes in makers original zip cloth bag.