Hardy Palakona "The Fairchild" Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 8'3" The reel and spools are

The reel and spools are in near mint condition with only the smallest

Burgundy and gold tipping at the winding check

The rust from the old guides is evident in the cane surrounding a few of the guide wraps

illustrated with b/w and color facsimiles from Hardy catalogues

The rod features darkly tempered cane with caramel brown wraps

Hardy Palakona "The Fairchild" Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 8'3" The reel and spools areFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Palakona "The Fairchild" bamboo rod. Eight feet, three sections with two tips, for a five weight line. The rod is completely original and in excellent+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Green silks with full intermediates. Aluminum cap and ring over all cork reel seat. There's a "0" stamped into both males and the female ferrule. Serial number H8670 made in 1956. Weighs 3. 85 oz. Complete with