Hardy Bros. Palakona "The Itchen" Bamboo Rod -- 9 1/2' 6wt 4-Piece "Hardy Bros

"Hardy Bros

in the 7'3" the rod is a bit slower and capable of more finesse

The reel has a very reliable and smooth adjustable disc drag

The rod's actual weight is 2

These Robichaud reels are super difficult to find on the resale market as not many were made

Hardy Bros. Palakona "The Itchen" Bamboo Rod -- 9 1/2' 6wt 4-Piece "Hardy BrosFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Palakona bamboo fly rod, dubbed "The Itchen". 9 1 2 feet with three sections and one tip for a six weight line. Serial no. A A, made in January of 1966. Excellent overall condition. All sections are full length and void of repairs. The rod is named for the River Itchen, one of England's most famous chalk streams. The rod features bright red wraps and emerald green tipping. Full intermediates in red. Clear agate stripping