Antique Fishing Rod Collection – 3 Vintage Wooden Fishing Rods

A superb collection of three antique fishing rods dating from the late Victorian and Edwardian period, including an early Hardy Bros. Makers, Alnwick greenheart fly rod dating to 1903 with serial number 100296.

An ideal collection for the Hardy collector, antique tackle enthusiast or traditional angler.

Rod 1 – Hardy Bros. Makers, Alnwick

• Genuine Hardy Bros. Makers, Alnwick
• Manufactured 1903
• Serial No. 100296
• Length: 9ft 5in
• Solid greenheart construction
• Original brass fittings
• Original Hardy reel seat
• Original cloth bag
• Three-piece with spare tip

Rod 2 – Antique Rosewood Fly Rod

• Unnamed maker
• Approx. 9ft
• Rosewood construction
• Brass fittings
• Traditional three-piece design

Rod 3 – Antique Greenheart Salmon/Fly Rod

• Unnamed maker
• Approx. 12ft
• Solid greenheart construction
• Brass fittings
• Traditional three-piece design

Condition

All three rods are original antique examples and remain in good vintage condition for their age.

• Straight sections
• Original brass ferrules
• Age-related marks and wear consistent with over 120 years of use
• Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

These rods are being sold as collectible antique fishing tackle rather than modern fishing equipment.

Collection Includes

• 1903 Hardy Bros. Greenheart Rod (Serial 100296)
• Antique 9ft Rosewood Rod
• Antique 12ft Greenheart Rod
• Original Hardy cloth bag