Vintage Hardy "The Perfection" 8ft #5, 2 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod + bag

Vintage Hardy “The Perfection” 8ft #5, 2 piece Palakona split cane Fly Rod in excellent original condition. Bronzed brass shoulder joints, burgundy eye and intermediate whippings, lined butt and tip rings, turned alloy stopper and a cork handle with up-locking reel seat. This Rod, stamped H46498 (1956) comes with the original Hardy twin pocket zip and press stud (working) bag included Condition * Cane straight no sets or damage* Eyes and whipping appear to be original* Varnish excellent, consistent with a rod of this age* Markings and stamping present and correct * Cork handle clean and complete* Bag intactAn excellent example of a classic rod for a collection or use from the well respected British builder, Hardy’s of Alnwick.Un- assembled Length 128cm. 686