Hardy Cane Fly Rods

1953 Fruitville Pike at Foxshire - Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601

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Hardy Cane Fly Rods

The Gladstone

Make no mistake, Hardy has always been one of the world leaders in the making of split bamboo rods. It was L.R. Hardy, nearly a century ago, who invented the planing machine that revolutionized the construction of this type of rod.

Previously, rods had been hand planed, a process that could never achieve the straight, true-actioned split bamboo rod that comes from the machine. For over half a century, Hardy made ten thousand rods each year from split bamboo and our master rod builder Callum Gladstone has been fashioning them for over two decades. We use some of the classic rod designs of all time and in the world of split bamboo no-one has more experience or expertise than Hardy.

Even if you've got all the carbon fiber rods you’ll ever need, split bamboo offers a totally different and enjoyable approach to angling. Fishing is all about the whole experience. It draws pleasure from the environment, wildlife and the way you fish, and, of course, what you fish with. Hardy Gladstone rods are available in three classic tapers – Leonard (6' 6" #3), Garrison (7' #4) and Payne (8' #5), all built by Callum Gladstone.

They are available in #3 and #5 weight options, perfect for smaller river trout and grayling. The sumptuous flamed bamboo, the agate butt ring, the chrome snake rings, the chestnut whippings and the swelled cork handle all symbolize a rod built with passion.

In addition, any Palakona can be custom made to order up to 9' in length to your own specification. Please contact us at the shop for more information.

Model

Length (ft) Line Pcs. Weight (oz) Grip Price ($)

Gladstone 663 6' 6" #3 2 3 CIGAR 1999.00

Gladstone 704 7' #4 2 3 5/8 CIGAR 2199.00

Gladstone 805 8' #5 2 4 1/4 CIGAR 2499.00

All Gladstone models are 2 piece, single tip and come with a beautiful Hardy Case, Rod Sack, and Ferrule plug. Extra tips can be ordered at any time for an additional fee. Please inquire.

Hardy Gladstone Cane Rod Outfits are available at any time. Choose from the Hardy Classic Fly Reels to match your favorite Gladstone Cane Fly Rod.

Reels Available:

Hardy Lightweight Series

Hardy Perfect

Hardy Bougle Mark VI

Cascapedia Mark II

Recommended Fly Lines:

Cortland Sylk Fly Lines (Especially designed for cane rods!)

Wulff Long Belly Fly Lines