Hardy Bros. Palakona "CC de France" Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt 7'8" or an original "in-the-white" reel

or an original "in-the-white" reel

There is light soiling around the nose where the plastic is not present

“Drifly Dresser”

Includes the original red bag with SF label and the original tube with "loving cup" logo

Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over a fine wood spacer

Hardy Bros. Palakona "CC de France" Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt 7'8" or an original "in-the-white" reelFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona "CC de France" 8' 5wt 3 2 bamboo fly rod made in 1927. Serial no. E60312. The rod is in excellent refinished condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod was re wrapped and re varnished by Hardy Bros. The original intermediates remain on the mid and both tips. Medium blonde cane, handsome brick colored agate stripper, oxidized brass ferrules. U shaped hook keeper. Half wells grip only lightly soiled