Hardy - Wathne Collection 9'6 8wt Graphite Rod 7'6" The reel is in excellent

The reel is in excellent condition with only minor signs of use and some very light marks around the rim of the frame

The one issue being that the left hinge is missing one ball joint

2/2 for a 5 weight

Comes with a 5 wt line

Black cloth slipcover

Hardy - Wathne Collection 9'6 8wt Graphite Rod 7'6" The reel is in excellentFor sale here is a Hardy 9'6" 8wt 2 pc. graphite rod from the Wathne Collection. Serial no. 116. The Wathne Collection of rods and reels was commissioned to Hardy by U. S. luxury bag makers Wathne. They also feature clothing and other accoutrement aimed at the fly fisherman. The rod is in excellent++ condition with plastic still on the grip and fighting butt. There is a bit of discoloration on the green blank where it appears a bit lighter in areas