Hardy Palakona "Taupo" 10' #7 Bamboo Fly Rod 3/1

Hardy Palakona "Taupo" 10' #7 Bamboo Fly Rod 3/1For 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.

Stainless pillars and screws

This is perhaps the earliest example of the "Hunt" model rod

feeling very light in the hand

Used but still in excellent condition

Book Condition: Near fine

The Presidential series Hexagraph 3pc rods with leather tubes used to sell new for $1

This box comes with a fleece lines Cordura case with the LAW label embroidered on the front

For sale here is a special hardcover example of "Making and Using the Fly and Leader by legendary rodmaker Paul H

Setup for right hand retrieve although Joe can change it to left if desired

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised cork spacer with a 1 1/8" fighting butt made later by Summers

An early example (1915 – 25) of Allcock’s of Redditch famed Aerial reel

Also comes with a canvas tube cover