Hardy Fairchild & Fairchild Jr.
Tree & Two-piece models with spare tip. Reproduced from the popular 1930s Fairchild Rod. Fairchild rods are very light and at the same time powerful enough to kill fairly large trout. Built of “Palakona” Split-Bamboo in three Joints, with two Tops, Cork-covered Handle, Hardy’s “Suction” Joint, “Snake” Intermediate, with Agate Butt and End Rings.


Hardy Marvel
Three-piece with spare tip. Known as President Eisenhower's favorite rod, the Marvel reigned as the most prized Hardy Palakona from its introduction in 1925 to 1970. With its slow action and built-in reserve power, the Marvel can punch through the most frustrating headwinds and precisely present the smallest dries. It's the lightest practical rod to trick highly selective trout on spooky spring creeks. And the fluid feel is enough to make any bamboo enthusiast grin with delight.  


Hardy Phantom
Two-piece with spare tip. The Phantom is very strong and feels more like a modern graphite in action. During the middles 60's the Phantom was the rod to own. Designed by Jim Hardy, the Phantom's firm butt section matched to a slightly stiffer tip gave anglers the ability to roll cast long distances and drop dry flies with pin-point accuracy. Perfect for weighted wets or bushy dry flies. The Phantom balances well in the hand and becomes a true extension of the angler's forearm. Wrapped in black silks as the original.
 

Hardy CC de France
Two-piece with spare tip. The C.C. De France is stiffer than the norm and throws a very tight controlled loop. In the early part of the century, if you were a serious fly caster, you attended the European casting tournaments held by the Casting Club of France. It was here in 1911 that John James Hardy cast a world record 81 feet with his 7' Palakona. After the tournament the rod was christened the C.C. de France and its production spanned 50 years until 1961. Wrapped in deep Ruby color thread, the C.C. de France is an excellent dry fly rod. May also be ordered in the original tan cane colored wraps.