Hardy Palakona "Taupo" 10' #7 Bamboo Fly Rod 3/1 9 Weight For sale here is a

For sale here is a very special Seamaster Tarpon fly reel

These reels are exceedingly scarce so don't miss this chance to add a very nice example of a very historic and very high quality early American fly reel to your collection

The serial number indicates a 1974 manufacture date

I find no evidence that a line has ever been on this reel or that it has ever been mounted to a rod

Leonard Mills Trout & Fairy

Hardy Palakona "Taupo" 10' #7 Bamboo Fly Rod 3/1 9 Weight For sale here is aFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona "Taupo" #7 10' bamboo fly rod. Three sections with one tip. Probably made that way. All original with emerald silks that contrast nicely with the light cane. Rod is in good condition although it could use a polishing. Tip has a very slight set to the left. All other sections are straight. Medium action for a 7 or 8 wt, would be a great rod for swinging flies. Ferrules sizes 21 64 and 15 64. Rod weighs 8 1 4 oz.