Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 7'2 2/2 5wt 8'5" The original owner's name is

The original owner's name is inked on the butt section and also on the tube label

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Includes the original reel pouch

The only thing I would add to this is that I have concerns about the tips being soft on this rod

Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 7'2 2/2 5wt 8'5" The original owner's name isFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona bamboo fly rod made in August 1974. 7'2" 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Serial # I Y. Weighs 3 3 8 oz. Size 13 64 ferrules with a nice fit. Medium fast action. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. The rod comes with a nice replacement Hardy rod bag with ties and a generic replacement rod tube.