Hardy and Gordons

[Wakou]

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to publish this!
I have just got home with my new treasure, a 1966 Matchman!
@Deaf Cat

[Polecat]

I recently acquired a Hardy Gordon 9'6" Fenquest in pretty good condition. I've not used it yet but if feels a very nice rod.

[MvdB]

Good evening, is the Gordon's carpquest comparable to the Hardy Richard Walker No1 rod in terms of lb rating?

[Polecat]

I've never actually compared test curves but the Carpquest is a more through action rod than the Hardy RW No 1. It's less crisp in its action and whilst I like both rods the Hardy RW No 1 is probably the nicer rod to use. I use them with both the same reels/line and they both cope with the same size of fish. Hope this helps (obviously it's all a bit subjective).

[Catfish.017]

I found these references to Gordon designed rods in my Hardy catalogue from 1966, one of the few I kept..! I hope you can read the print OK.







The Wallis rod is interesting because the butt section was tubular glass and not whole cane.

Regards,

wm+

Curiously there is a Wallis on THAT site at present.