Hardy 8 foot 2/2 “Phantom.” 15/64” ferrule. 3.6 oz. 6-1/2” grip with cork reel seat. Cap is marked “Hardy’s”. Ring has serial number: H53203A. Marked #5/The Phantom/Hollokona. Hence, hollow butt. One tip is a replacement; the other is scarfed (almost invisible). The rod has been refinished using American-pattern lightweight guides. It now has 7 snake guides on each tip and two (plus agate stripper) on the butt; a lot more than the original build. Black wraps with red tipping (per original). There is the original bag, partially sunstruck, with zipper closure and snaps and a makeshift tube. The Phantom (8-1/2’) was Leonard Wright’s choice for the Catskills. It is a fast and powerful 5-weight, suitable for nearly any water. $1000.
Hardy 8 foot 2/2 “Phantom.” 15/64” ferrule. 3.6 oz. 6-1/2” grip with cork reel seat. Cap is marked “Hardy’s”. Ring has serial number: H53203A. Marked #5/The Phantom/Hollokona. Hence, hollow butt. One tip is a replacement; the other is scarfed (almost invisible). The rod has been refinished using American-pattern lightweight guides. It now has 7 snake guides on each tip and two (plus agate stripper) on the butt; a lot more than the original build. Black wraps with red tipping (per original). There is the original bag, partially sunstruck, with zipper closure and snaps and a makeshift tube. The Phantom (8-1/2’) was Leonard Wright’s choice for the Catskills. It is a fast and powerful 5-weight, suitable for nearly any water. $1000.
