Hardy C.C. de Fance

I mentioned in May that I had found this rod. I've only got around to taking some photos today as I was photographing the two Hardy reels earlier. These rods are hard to come by and when they do become available, they command the highest prices. This one was bought for just over £200.

2-piece 8 foot C.C. de France rod. (244cm), Serial Number: 51548 E, made in 1939.

"Palakona Regd. Tade Mark"

"The C.C. de France Rod"

The rod is in reasonable condition for it's age. It needs a good restoration to get it back to top shape and to back to the water. Some detail photos under natural light.

Hardy Marksman 5/6 Reel

Hardy Marksman Fly Reel
The ultimate river and in-close stillwater reel. It's blissfully simple. The unique spindle-less design with its large central bearing reduces weight and ensures the sensitivity needed for the finest tippets. The exposed rim and lightweight click-check give you precise control of a running fish.

Made in 2009 the #5/6 model, made from 6061 bar stock aerospace grade anodised aluminium.

• Spindle-less design reduces weight
• Large central bearing for ultra-smooth line release
• Lightweight, click‑check drag system
• Mid arbor construction minimises line memory
• High grade aluminium for lifetime service.
• Not recommended for saltwater use

Capacity (m): WF5+100 / WF6+82; Weight (oz/g): 4.83 / 137; Diameter (in/mm): 3.32 / 84.5

Hardy Sirrus Allwater No1 Reel

Hardy Sirrus Fly Reel
One of the last Hardy reels to be made in England, the Sirrus is lightweight, functional and as it is manufactured from the highest quality aircraft-grade barstock aluminium. The body is anodised to a durable silver-satin finish with black, polished aluminium components. The seven to eight weight is mid-arbor for faster line retrieval, less line memory and low start-up inertia.

The disc drag mechanism utilizes a one-way floating roller bearing that is fully interchangeable from left to right-hand wind. The handle features a tactile grip of black carbon fibre weave. The cageless design encourages quick and easy line changes whilst the raised, anti-snag reel seat removes the fear of any line tangle when that big fish runs.

Specs (this one pictured is the Sirrus Allwater No1):

Model	Line Weight	Bearings	Weight	Fly line capacity	Frame	Spool	Spool Width	Spool Diam.
Sirrus Allwater No1	7,8 wt.	1RB	6.73oz.(191g)	DT-7, 125yds/20lbs	AL	AL	1.06"(27mm)	3.545"(90mm)
Sirrus Allwater No2	9,10 wt.	1RB	8.25oz.(234g)	DT-9, 250yds/20lbs	AL	AL	1.28"(32.5mm)	3.93"(100mm)
Sirrus Allwater No3	11,12 wt.	1RB	8.64oz.(245g)	DT-11, 150yds/20lbs	AL	AL	1.28"(32.5mm)	4.13"(105mm)