Hardy Marvel Special Fly Rod 7’6″ 3/2 #5 2-Piece Lightly fished

Lightly fished

some discoloring of the grip but no other signs of use

The only thing I could find on this was a little discoloration of the grip and a tiny amount of edge wear to the ring and the corner of the butt cap

later traded the rod for a violin that he actually would put to good use)

Inside are two splendid chromo-lithographs by James Poole

Hardy Marvel Special Fly Rod 7’6″ 3/2 #5 2-Piece Lightly fishedFor sale here is a Hardy Marvel Special Palakona cane, 76 3 2 for a #5 line. Medium slow action. Near mint condition. Just a tiny amount of grip soiling betrays any use. Maroon wraps, full intermediates of the same color. Agate stripper. Chrome plated snake guides. Ferrules are oxidized, seat hardware and cork check are bright. Excellent varnish, not a blemish could I find. Inscribed #5 Marvel Special, Palakona, Regd. Trade Mark. Wood and cork ferrule