Old Time Angler
~ Hardy Celebration Set ~
Hardy CC de France
Celebration Set
Imagine it. The year is 1910
and the aristocratic Casting Club of France challenges John Hardy to produce
the lightest, most efficient split-bamboo rod ever to exist. The rod
designed and made, John James takes it to the annual casting competition
close to Paris. The crowd holds its breath. John James, personally, arrows a
tiny fly twenty-five yards with unerring accuracy into the small floating
hoop which is shrouded by branches on the far side of the flowing steam.
“Non!” “Mais oui!” A legend was born and the C.C. de France was in continual
production from 1911 to 1961. |
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In
July 2005, Hardy’s craftsmen will create a highly collectable Celebration
Set, presented in a handsome Italian leather case along with the personal
signature of Jim Hardy. Understandably, since production will be strictly
limited to no more than a hundred sets worldwide, demand for these sets will
be unprecedented. Each set comprises a seven-foot, four- weight, ‘C.C. de
France’ split-bamboo rod in two pieces, with a spare top section, along with
a silver anodised 3" Bougle Fly Reel, uniquely inscribed with ‘C.C. de
France’. Also included is a double-taper, four-weight silk fly line,
commemorative medal embossed with the ‘C.C. de France’ logo and a detailed
history of the rod, personally signed by Jim Hardy. The set is presented in
a fine Italian leather carrying case. 