Hardy Fairy Fly Rod 7' 2/1 #4 9' Maker" on the reverse

Maker" on the reverse

built for a #9 line (GAF)

at most someone has put a line on it but not fished it

Rod shafts are wrapped green olive with brown olive intermediates

the latter of which is designed to hold the reel slightly closer to the hand to reduce casting fatigue

Hardy Fairy Fly Rod 7' 2/1 #4 9' Maker" on the reverseA nice Hardy Fairy fly rod, 7' 2 piece, 1 tip, built for a #4 line. No serial number. Varnished and wrapped in garnet color. Bridge guides except for the tip top and stripper. The tip is 1 2" shorter than the butt but was made that way. The keeper is 1 flat left. The grip is 6" long and has a cork slide band seat with aluminum ring and pocket cap. The pocket cap is stamped "Made by Hardy's England". The butt shaft is lettered with the usual Palakona