Hardy Bros. Palakona "CC de France" Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt 7'8" Near mint condition with a

Near mint condition with a couple flea bite sized marks in the anodizing

mahogany colored fiberglass blank with matching wraps and two bands of fine gold tipping

Flawless mechanical condition

The rod information is also engraved into the brass tube cap

These issues do not hinder use of the doors

Hardy Bros. Palakona "CC de France" Bamboo Rod 8' 5wt 7'8" Near mint condition with aFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona "CC de France" 8' 5wt bamboo fly rod made in April of 1967. The rod had one tip, as was typical with Hardy rods. Blonde cane, reverse twist snake guides, agate stripper, oxidized brass ferrules, small cigar grip, bright aluminum cap and ring, bright red silks that contrast beautifully with the blonde cane. "G. R. STOCKS" written just below the female ferrule. The rod is in very good overall condition with the