Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 7' 4wt 10'6" Aluminum down-locking reel seat with

Aluminum down-locking reel seat with minor wear to the butt cap

At some point

Because of the inertial "swing weight" it is an overall slower casting ( more parabolic ) rod

For sale here is a vintage Hank Roberts "Hand Tied Flies" plastic fly box

Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" Bamboo Rod 7' 4wt 10'6" Aluminum down-locking reel seat withFor sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" bamboo rod, handmade in Alnwick, England by Calum Gladstone. This one is 7 feet in length, two sections with two tips for a four weight line. Unused condition "near mint" overall. Beautifully flamed and varnished cane with striking golden nodes. Light yellow lime silks with red edges at the hook keeper, stripping guide, ferrules, and tip tops. German silver cap and ring over all cork reel seat.