Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 6'6 3wt - Mint! 11'3" A small 1/2 cork (1/4")

A small 1/2 cork (1/4") knob cushions the bottom of the rod with the six sides of the bamboo exposed and coated with varnish or epoxy

Wagner Penta fly rod

Georg hand-makes each part of his reels

Gorgeous honey-toned cane with matching wraps and black tipping

Silver-stamped blue cloth

Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 6'6 3wt - Mint! 11'3" A small 1/2 cork (1/4")For sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" bamboo rod, handmade in Alnwick, England by Calum Gladstone. This one is 6 1 2 feet in length, two sections with two tips for a three weight line. Mint unused condition. Beautifully flamed and varnished cane with striking golden nodes. Maroon silks. German silver cap and ring over all cork reel seat. The rod weighs a mere 2 7 8 oz. The ferrules are size 11 64 and fit together nice and tightly.