Hardy Marvel Special Fly Rod 7’6″ 3/2 #5 7'3" and practical fellow that he

and practical fellow that he was

I built this Spring Creek to have a sweet

Brown wraps with red edges

A handsome "Best Bet" featherwing classic salmon fly from Maxwell McPherson

Truncated swiss ferrules with collar and knurl

Hardy Marvel Special Fly Rod 7’6″ 3/2 #5 7'3" and practical fellow that heFor sale here is a Hardy Marvel Special Palakona cane, 76 3 2 for a #5 line. Medium slow action. Near mint condition. Just a tiny amount of grip soiling betrays any use. Maroon wraps, full intermediates of the same color. Agate stripper. Chrome plated snake guides. Ferrules are oxidized, seat hardware and cork check are bright. Excellent varnish, not a blemish could I find. Inscribed #5 Marvel Special, Palakona, Regd. Trade Mark. Wood and cork ferrule