Hardy Marvel Special Fly Rod 7’6″ 3/2 #5

Hardy Marvel Special Fly Rod 7’6″ 3/2 #5For 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

and practical fellow that he was

Light flame cane

though all materials are original to the volume and there is no insect damage as is sometimes found

All in all a very tastefully done package

The interior rodbag is also original and includes the tag with the rod's specifications

No tube but this rod comes in a neat green twill heavy bag sporting a V-shaped snap flap with a zipper to close the bag

I can practically hear this fly rod whisper "Take me to the Delaware

Unused condition

This one is a good fishing rod

Original ferrule plug

This is a very rare and unusual configuration

Great value and first-rate craftsmanship