Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 6'6 3wt - Mint! Gary Siemer hollow-built into the tips

hollow-built into the tips

I had worn out the guides and was thinking of retiring the rod when it was borrowed to cast in the Hardy Cup competition

The interior rodbag is also original and includes the tag with the rod's specifications

Note that the drag range can be custom calibrated per your request

Don't miss this chance to be the proud owner of a very historic rod and one that is coveted by all cane rod enthusiasts

Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 6'6 3wt - Mint! Gary Siemer hollow-built into the tipsFor sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" bamboo rod, handmade in Alnwick, England by Calum Gladstone. This one is 6 1 2 feet in length, two sections with two tips for a three weight line. Mint unused condition. Beautifully flamed and varnished cane with striking golden nodes. Maroon silks. German silver cap and ring over all cork reel seat. The rod weighs a mere 2 7 8 oz. The ferrules are size 11 64 and fit together nice and tightly.