Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 6'8 5wt 8' This highly sought after brass

This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has a very nice and strong adjustable caliper check (and very loud

Marked 3 1/2 oz

For sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model - 3 1/8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check

Antique gold wraps tipped with cardinal red over honey colored cane

Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 6'8 5wt 8' This highly sought after brassFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona bamboo fly rod made in March 1972. 6'8" 2 1 for a 5 weight line. Serial # C O. Weighs 3 oz. Size 13 64 ferrules with a nice fit. Medium fast action. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. The rod comes with its original Hardy two compartment rod bag with ties and a Hardy labeled plastic rod tube which may be from a later vintage.