Hardy Bros. Palakona "The Itchen" Bamboo Rod -- 9 1/2' 6wt Gary Siemer The reel is still loaded

The reel is still loaded with backing but no line

Illustrated with b&w drawings and photographs

This rod has never seen a line

This rod has never even been lawn cast

Hardy Bros. Palakona "The Itchen" Bamboo Rod -- 9 1/2' 6wt Gary Siemer The reel is still loadedFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Palakona bamboo fly rod, dubbed "The Itchen". 9 1 2 feet with three sections and one tip for a six weight line. Serial no. A A, made in January of 1966. Excellent overall condition. All sections are full length and void of repairs. The rod is named for the River Itchen, one of England's most famous chalk streams. The rod features bright red wraps and emerald green tipping. Full intermediates in red. Clear agate stripping