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

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

cap and ring over a cork reel seat

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

A very nice rod for big fish/big flies

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