Hardy Bros. "The Wye" Palakona Bamboo Rod 12'6 3/2

Hardy Bros. "The Wye" Palakona Bamboo Rod 12'6 3/2For sale here is a Hardy Bros. "The Wye" Palakona split cane salmon fly rod. 12'6, 3 2, excellent condition. Long double handed shaped cork handle with original protective covering. Spiral 'Lockfast' bronzed ferrules. Agate butt and tip rings. Original hard wood stoppers and Hardy bag, with stopper pocket. One tip top has been re whipped, length remains the same. Rod number H1843 = 1955 This rod will ship from our UK office where Vintage Fly Tackle is

for a #5 line

remembrances of men and fishing trips

Spool width is 5/8"

Bearing Shaft - The stainless steel shaft is centerless ground to exacting tolerances to provide a smoothness that is expected of a quality reel

For sale here is a 3" nickel silver fly reel made by Al Bellinger and Daryll Whitehead

The RR series was the first

Needs servicing inside - gear teeth don’t engage the pawl properly

Includes the original bag and tube with the label partially intact

A true classic

Unmolested smooth brass foot with serial number

This rod is perfect for bigger water and turning over larger flies with power and accuracy

in 1926 and ’27 [a single one was made in 1934 but this would not have had the ebonite end plates]