Old split cane rods info needed

[Morneb]

The Sealy

[bobbyg]

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

[hackleman57]

Very, very nice. Enjoy!

Ron

[clyde holmes]

Go too Clarks Classic Fly Forum, Theres a ton of Boo guys on there and with your good pics theyll get you tons of info. Theres also guys on there that do refinishing also.

[dave potts]

Might want to check with the folks on clarksclassicrodforum. I'm sure someone there can give you info on the rods.

Dave

[flyfisherjoe]

From the serial number, the Hardy was made in May of 1954. How long a rod is it? The shorter lighter rods are worth more. I sold a 9' Palakona for about $160 with a couple of tips that were a little short. It had wooden ferrule plugs like yours.

The Hardy you have looks like it's smaller and lighter; I like the cork reel seat. It looks straight, might be worth restoring.

[Morneb]

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?

Bob

I found these rods in a barn where it has more than likely been sitting for many many years.

The writing in front of the cork does appear to be handwritten. From the bottom up its says " Regd Trade Mark Palakona" and then "The H.E.Accuracy" The rod is about 8 foot long. Why do you say that the tip is moister damaged? A short piece of the cane in front of the male ferrule appears to be split, Is this what you are referring to? Is this not repairable?

I'm not really looking to sell the rods and and will probably just display the other two unless there is someone interested in them, but the Hardy I would like to try and restore if its worth it or possible. It is also nice to know the history behind the rods.

Thanks for all the info so far guys, I have put the same question on the other forum mentioned here, but no one has bothered to answer yet.

Regards

Morne

[bobbyg]

Hi Morne,

I hope the Hardy is repairable.

I stated that it might not be due to the delamination you can easily see.
I would the think the balance of that section has been compromised by exposure. As stated, I hope not.

Thanks for posting the pics of your rods.

Very interesting!

Bob