Hardy Palakona Salmon Deluxe Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7 8’5” These models are exceedingly hard

These models are exceedingly hard to find and while this one has seen some use it has plenty of life left in it and a nice connection to one of the sporting world's noted engravers

Original red bag with SF label and tube with label intact as well

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Madison 8'6" 2/1 8-9wt bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 5 1/8 oz

The grip is a slim cigar profile of 5 1/2' (11 corks) and is tapered to a square at the keeper wrap

Serial number 480

Hardy Palakona Salmon Deluxe Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7 8’5” These models are exceedingly hardA very nice Hardy Palakona "Salmon Deluxe" fly rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #7 line. Weighs 7. 8 ounces. Lawn cast or only very slightly used at best there is no sign of use, in fact, except for the start of a typical "casting crack" on the mid male wrap (common on many rods from repeated flexing). The action is a powerful but semi full flexing feel for a #7 or perhaps even a #8 line. The Cane color is an oven tempered wheat straw done in a