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    Default Old split cane rods info needed

    Hi guys.

    I managed to get my hands on the following three split cane rods and would appreciate if anyone have some info on these rods form me. I have been searching on the net and haven't found to much.

    The one is a Hardy H.E Accuracy two piece rod with the number E94384 stamped on the reel holder.The only other wording is just in front of the grip in a spiral around the cane. its says "Regd Trade Mark Palahoma/Palakoma??, The H.E Accuracy"

    The second is a two piece rod with a sticker that says registered trademark Octopus ESS and made by Sealy england in front of the cork grip. The label on the cloth bag says "Made by Edgar Sealy and sons Ltd Est.1895, Brockhillworks, Redditch, England

    The third one is quite a long and heavy three piece rod with the only writing on in front of the long cork grip saying "The Medway" and Made in England. There is also a small picture of a guy in a hat and a suite with a fishing rod that says "Regs trade mark".The canvas bag also have the same picture on with "fishing tackle" written on the side and something that I cannot make out on the top and the bottom in what appears to be gold writing.

    Any help would be appreciated

    Thanks
    Morne

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    Default I'm helpless....

    .....but if you can, I'd enjoy seeing some pics
    of what sounds like great cane rods morneb.

    Cheers,

    MontanaMoose

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    Some pics.

    The Hardy







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    The Medway








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    The Sealy








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    Morne,

    Your rods have certainly seen better days!

    The Hardy is a Palakona rod. Have never heard of a H.E. Accuracy Palakona?
    Are you sure it reads Accuracy? It appears to have some additional script? Can you make that out? The tip section appears to be moisture damaged beyond repair. The inking doesn't appear to be original to the rod, but I guess it could be?

    The Octopus is indeed a rod by Edgar Sealey and Sons. The ESS is a trademark for the self-same Sealey and Sons. This one appears to be a spinning rod? The Octopus rods by Sealey were a product of the 1960's, I believe? Really weird and funky stripping guide!

    The Medway I have not a clue.

    Wish I could be of more help.

    Bob
    Last edited by bobbyg; 04-20-2009 at 11:58 PM.
    When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.

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