Hardy Bros. CC DeFrance Bamboo Rod 6'6 5wt 2-Piece I weighed it on my

I weighed it on my digital scale and the butt weighs 3

The factory original tube is missing the sticker

The inner spool flanges and back of the winding plate have been cleaned/polished

For sale here is a scarce three-rivet latch (not three-screw) Hardy St

The drag pad is worn (see last photo) and needs to be replaced

Hardy Bros. CC DeFrance Bamboo Rod 6'6 5wt 2-Piece I weighed it on myFor sale here is a Hardy CC DeFrance bamboo fly rod made in 1956. 6'6" two sections with one tip, as was typical with the CC DeFrance rods. Serial H9646. Blonde cane, reverse twist snake guides, agate stripper, oxidized brass ferrules, small cigar grip, bright aluminum cap and ring, dark brown silks with full intermediates. The rod is in excellent original condition. Fast action. All sections are full length and straight. The tip is shorter than the