Hardy Palakona "The Marvel" Bamboo Rod -- 7'6" 3/2 4-5wt

Hardy Palakona "The Marvel" Bamboo Rod -- 7'6" 3/2 4-5wtFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Palakona "The Marvel" bamboo rod. 7 1 2 feet, three sections with two tips, for a four or five weight line. The rod is in excellent+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Lime green silks with apricot tipping. Aluminum cap and ring over all cork reel seat. There's a "7" stamped into both the male and female ferrules, which are size 11 64 and 15 64. Serial number H62978 made in 1965. Weighs 2. 9 oz.

The step ferrules have been oxidized to the correct "pewter" color these rods were known for

In its eleven chapters

with all original documents and maker’s certificate

bear the artistry and quality of jewelry

Aluminum pocket cap

Set up for left hand retrieve but can be easily converted by the user

The grip appears to have been cleaned as there is some light ridging

George in gold finish – is itself named after the Patron Saint of England

sealed ball bearing designed to take heavy radial and axial loads

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat with glass spacer

Beautiful cigar shaped cork with elegantly swelled butt

"40M-6" lettered on the shaft in the usual precise script