Hardy Palakona "The Kenya" Bamboo Rod Marc Aroner There is some spool/spindle play

There is some spool/spindle play and a bit of wobble

2-tip rod for a #5 line

For sale here is a Ted Godfrey Classic fly reel - 2 3/4" diameter with a narrow spool width

Butternut slide band shows more evidence of wear

Beige wraps with maroon tipping at the winding check

Hardy Palakona "The Kenya" Bamboo Rod Marc Aroner There is some spool/spindle playFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Palakona "The Kenya" bamboo rod. Eight feet, three sections with two tips. The rod weighs 5 1 4 oz. The rod is completely original and in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Maroon silks with full intermediates. Up locking aluminum reel seat over bakelite. Serial number H9455 made in 1956. Complete with ferrule plugs. Comes with its original Hardy bag and original Hardy bamboo rod tube.