Hardy Palakona Phantom Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #6 2-Piece The Leonard cartouche is stamped

The Leonard cartouche is stamped with "The Leonard Rod

An exquisite Thomas and Thomas fly rod

A nice classic style reel in a versatile size

It also has the original Payne ferrule plugs which I've often admired

I have had a couple of these baby wide spool reels over the years

Hardy Palakona Phantom Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #6 2-Piece The Leonard cartouche is stampedA Hardy Palakona Phantom fly rod, 8' 2 piece,1 tip in construction with a nice medium action. Marked "JH 8' Regd. trade Mark, Palakona, 'the Phantom', #6" (as well as what appears to be "2h5cm" though it's difficult to make out the script). Slightly soiled blunt cigar grip with all cork seat and aluminum ring and pocket cap. Pocket cap stamped "made by Hardy's England". Varnished light colored cane with 3 up node pattern. Wrapped black with red edges.