"RARE" Hardy Fibalite "Riccardi" – 7' #6 Trout Fly Rod

According to Hardy's 1971 catalogue, the Riccardi was designed as a compact, powerful trout rod built on Hardy's then-modern Fibalite hollow glass fibre construction. Its specifications were:

• Length: 7 ft (215 cm)
• Line rating: AFTM #6
• Approximate weight: 3½ oz (105 g)
• Construction: 2-piece with staggered spigot ferrule
• Recommended reel: Hardy Marquis #6 or Hardy Viscount 130
• Handle: 8¾-inch shaped solid cork grip
• Reel seat: Housed butt cap with sliding rings

The 1971 Hardy catalogue describes the Riccardi as:

"Built on the staggered ferrule principle – developing great strength for its weight."