Hardy Bros. Palakona "The Itchen" Bamboo Rod -- 9 1/2' 6wt 4-Piece These Robichaud reels are super

These Robichaud reels are super difficult to find on the resale market as not many were made

Some old varnish covers the outer finish

For sale here is a finely preserved brass trade reel made most likely by David Slater for Dunedin shop in New Zealand

The rod features beautifully tempered cane with olive green wraps and black tipping

Hardy Bros. Palakona "The Itchen" Bamboo Rod -- 9 1/2' 6wt 4-Piece These Robichaud reels are superFor sale here is a Hardy Bros. Palakona bamboo fly rod, dubbed "The Itchen". 9 1 2 feet with three sections and one tip for a six weight line. Serial no. A A, made in January of 1966. Excellent overall condition. All sections are full length and void of repairs. The rod is named for the River Itchen, one of England's most famous chalk streams. The rod features bright red wraps and emerald green tipping. Full intermediates in red. Clear agate stripping