Hardy Bros. Phantom Palakona Bamboo Rod 8' 2/1 5wt 5 Weight Patent date on butt section

Patent date on butt section female ferrule

"Green River Rod Makers - Brattleboro

It is also the ideal length for an all-purpose rod

The rod is in excellent+ restored condition

some slight tarnish to the reel foot

Hardy Bros. Phantom Palakona Bamboo Rod 8' 2/1 5wt 5 Weight Patent date on butt sectionFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Phantom Palakona bamboo rod. 8' 2 1 5wt. Black silks with red tips. Aluminum cap and ring reel seat hardware over cork. Serial number C Z made in 1971. Excellent+ original condition, weighs 3. 9 oz, 14 64 ferrule, medium side of medium fast action, great ferrule fit, grip cleaned and feels a little dry but not ridged, replacement tube, original bag.