Hardy Bros. "The Gold Medal" Palakona Bamboo Rod 9'6 3/2 Two Handed Fly Rod The prior owner "antiqued" the

The prior owner "antiqued" the winding plate finish and I consider it a very well done job

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat and oxidized guides and ferrules

The full wells grip is soiled but free of ridging or hook gouges

Made in 2005

Varnish is excellent overall except for one small scuff adjacent to lettering on the butt

Hardy Bros. "The Gold Medal" Palakona Bamboo Rod 9'6 3/2 Two Handed Fly Rod The prior owner "antiqued" theFor sale here is a good clean useable Hardy cane fly rod. One ring on the mid section appears to have been re whipped; the spare broken tip has probably only been used once! This tip is only 3" short and with a new tip top would make a good addition. Spiral 'Lockfast' joints; butt and tip 'Agitype'; Hardy's 'Screwgrip' and cork covered housing reel seat, with rubber screw in button. Original Hardy rod bag with stopper pocket, in better than normal