Hardy Palakona Salmon Deluxe Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7 10' Mario is at the top

Mario is at the top of his game and this rod is a remarkable example of why he's considered one of the best rod makers in the world

nice smooth version of a 50DF

For sale here is a Hardy Salmon Bougle 3 3/4" MKV spare spool - Centenary Edition

and the inside of the box is very clean for a box of this age

Hardy Palakona Salmon Deluxe Bamboo Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7 10' Mario is at the topA Hardy Salmon Palakona Deluxe bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 line. The rod weighs 7. 9 ounces on my scale. The rod appears to have been lawn cast. The rod is straight and the ferrule fits are good. The rod action is on the faster side. Wheatstraw oven tempered cane with slightly darker nodes in an approximate three up node pattern. Wraps are red with black edges and the snake guides are reverse twist chrome. The step