Rare early Hardy 11'6", 3 piece split cane fly rod with spare tip, burgundy whipped drop rings, bronze lock fast ferrules with wood stoppers, 17" leather covered handle, fitted with Hardy Patent winch fitting No. 1766, dating to c1881, brass butt cap and fruitwood stopper, one of the earliest Hardy rods we've seen come to auction, comes with original but distressed cloth bag and wooden transport box with Hardy labels, brass hinges and hasps.