Hardy Bros. Palakona "C.C. de France" Bamboo Rod 6'10 4-5wt 3-piece "51-7" is lettered on the

"51-7" is lettered on the wrap flat and the male ferrules

Also included is a signed card

The tips are distinguished by one and two bands of this tipping as well

with all parts of the reel having been handcrafted

Hardy Bros. Palakona "C.C. de France" Bamboo Rod 6'10 4-5wt 3-piece "51-7" is lettered on theFor sale here is a Hardy Palakona "C. C. de France" 6'10" 2 1 4 5wt bamboo fly rod. Serial H12678, made in 1957. The rod is in excellent original condition with a few exceptions. There is an invisible repair wrap over a break on the tip section 6 1 2" in length starting about an inch above the ferrule. No length was lost. The wraps have received a light touch up coat of varnish at some point in the rods life. Both sections are full length with a kink