Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 7' 4wt 10'6" At some point

At some point

Wraps are brown with yellow edges treated with original orange shellac color preserver

Aluminum down-locking reel seat with minor wear to the butt cap

Double rosewood handles

Because of the inertial "swing weight" it is an overall slower casting ( more parabolic ) rod

Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 7' 4wt 10'6" At some pointFor sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" bamboo rod, handmade in Alnwick, England by Calum Gladstone. This one is 7 feet in length, two sections with two tips for a four weight line. Unused condition "near mint" overall. Beautifully flamed and varnished cane with striking golden nodes. Light yellow lime silks with red edges at the hook keeper, stripping guide, ferrules, and tip tops. German silver cap and ring over all cork reel seat.