Hardy Bros. Riccardi Palakona Bamboo Rod 7' 6wt 8'1" John 3 7/8" fly reel

John 3 7/8" fly reel with scarce large arbor and Duplicated MKII check

Light tan wraps with black edges

Weight is 4 1/2 with both tips

There are also two delamination repair wraps between the first and second guide on the butt section

Hardy Bros. Riccardi Palakona Bamboo Rod 7' 6wt 8'1" John 3 7/8" fly reelFor sale here is a Hardy "Riccardi" Palakona bamboo rod staggered ferrule construction. Seven feet, two sections with one tip. The rod is completely original and in excellent plus condition. Both sections are full length and straight. Striking yellow silks with black tips. Aluminum cap and slide band over an all cork reel seat. The ferrule size is 17 64. Serial number F K which dates the rod to January 1970. The rod weighs 3 1 2 oz. Fast action rod!