Hardy Fibalite 8ft Vintage Fibreglass Spinning Fishing Rod Made in England1/20
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Hardy Fibalite 8ft Vintage Fibreglass Spinning Fishing Rod Made in England

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🎣 ITEM
Hardy Fibalite 8ft 2-Piece Vintage Spinning Fishing Rod

✅ DESCRIPTION
A classic vintage Hardy Fibalite 8ft 2-piece spinning fishing rod in good original condition.

Made in England, this quality Hardy rod is constructed from glass fibre and represents a superb example of traditional British rod manufacturing. Designed for spinning, it features a comfortable full-length cork handle together with the smooth, progressive action that made Hardy Fibatube rods so highly regarded.

The rod appears to retain all of its original guides, whippings and finish and does not appear to have ever been broken, rewhipped or repaired. The spigot joints still have plenty of life remaining in them, with good joint gaps visible (please see the final photographs).

Overall, the rod remains in good original condition with honest signs of age and use expected from a vintage fishing rod. It is supplied without a rod bag.

A fantastic opportunity to own a classic Hardy spinning rod, equally suited to collectors, vintage tackle enthusiasts or anglers wanting to fish with a true piece of British tackle history.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

✅ FEATURES

  • Hardy Fibatube spinning fishing rod
  • Made in England
  • Vintage model
  • 8ft length
  • 2-piece construction
  • Glass fibre blank
  • Full-length cork handle
  • Original spigot joints
  • Traditional spinning action
  • Classic Hardy craftsmanship

✅ CONDITION

  • Preloved condition
  • Good original condition
  • Appears never to have been broken, rewhipped or repaired
  • Original guides, whippings and finish
  • Spigot joints have plenty of life remaining (see final photographs)
  • Honest age-related signs of use
  • No rod bag included
  • Please study the photographs as they form part of the description

🎣 A classic Hardy Fibatube spinning rod offering timeless British craftsmanship and becoming increasingly sought after by collectors and vintage tackle enthusiasts.

✅ ABOUT US
We are SMART Preloved Tackle based in Stone, Staffordshire, specialising in quality new and preloved fishing tackle.

✅ POSTAGE & RETURNS
3 working day dispatch period.

Returns accepted only if item is not as described.

We do not deliver to PO Boxes, parcel shops, lockers, newsagents or supermarkets. Delivery must be to a residential or business address

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AlrightRod classification

Rod overview

Rod typeSpinning rod
ModelFibalite
Fishing disciplineSpinning

Dimensions & performance

Rod length7-8 ft
Number of sectionsTwo-piece
Rod actionProgressive

Construction

Blank materialFibreglass
Handle materialFull cork
Handle configurationFull handle

Compatibility

Fishing techniqueSpinning

Condition & history

Condition detailGood used condition
EraVintage, exact date unknown
Production statusVintage
Country of manufactureUnited Kingdom
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