Hardy Bros. Palakona "Fairchild" Bamboo Rod 9' 5/6wt 6' Western-style grip in excellent shape

Western-style grip in excellent shape as well as the aluminum up-locking reel set with wood spacer

It operates freely and smoothly as it should

with plenty of feel and the length for mending and perfect drifts

A limited edition copy of Atlantic Salmon Fact and Fantasy by Gary Anderson

Beige cloth bag with a stiffener and a brushed aluminum tube with brass top and bottom and the T&T data sticker

Hardy Bros. Palakona "Fairchild" Bamboo Rod 9' 5/6wt 6' Western-style grip in excellent shapeFor sale here is a Hardy "Fairchild" Palakona 9' 3 1 5 6wt bamboo rod. Serial number E41850, made in 1937. The rod is in very good original condition. The tip is a 1 2" shorter than the butt section (made that way). There is the beginning of minor varnish meltdown and some chipping in places. Slight set in the tip. Emerald green silks with full intermediates. Agate stripping guide. Cigar grip in excellent condition. Aluminum down locking sliding band