Hardy “The Pope” 10’ 2 pce Palakona cane fly rod, super condition #7 trout salmon

Maker: Hardy Bros

Model: The Pope

Approximate year of manufacture: 1960

Condition: Fine collector

Material: Split cane bamboo

Length/ diameter: 10′ 2 piece #7

Country of manufacture: Alnwick England

Ideal use: Fly fish or collect

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: Hardy “The Pope” 10’ 2 piece Palakona cane fly rod, one of the best Ive seen and in fine collector condition. Line rate #7, post numbered, guides whipped olive, tipped burgundy. lock fast ferrule, 9” cork handle with up screw alloy reel fitting & reversible butt pin. Super quality rod, ferrule is tight, cane is straight. one of the nicest examples I’ve seen for a while. Ideal for trout, sea trout or single-handed salmon fishing, comes in the maker’s original bag.