Hardy Palakona "The Fairchild" Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 3 Weight Super condition lightly used rod

Super condition lightly used rod in a rare and very useful length and line weight

The perforated reel foot has been filed

The cap and ring appear to be anodized with the sweetgrass logo anodized on the cap

The box is still factory sealed and will not be opened by us

E197 serial number on the foot -- made in 1938

Hardy Palakona "The Fairchild" Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 3 Weight Super condition lightly used rodFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Palakona "The Fairchild" bamboo rod. Eight feet, three sections with two tips, for a five weight line. The rod is completely original and in excellent+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Green silks with full intermediates. Aluminum cap and ring over all cork reel seat. There's a "0" stamped into both males and the female ferrule. Serial number H8670 made in 1956. Weighs 3. 85 oz. Complete with