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

High arch guides show minimal wear

Ferrules are oxidized black

The tube is in excellent used condition with a lovely patina

A great classic style salmon reel that won't break the bank

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