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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
