Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 6'8 5wt 9'6" This is a very impressive

This is a very impressive reel and if it were a bit smaller and fit my own salmon rods

for a #4 line

but with a highly refined taper that increases line feel

The cigar-style grip measures 5 7/8" in length

Western style grip with some soiling and very slight ridging

Hardy Bros. Palakona Bamboo Rod 6'8 5wt 9'6" This is a very impressiveFor 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.