BF426 Phillipson 8', 3/2 Premium. This was the top of the line Phillipson fishing rods. Perfect action, perfect balance, extreme sensitivity and tremendous power for every ounce of weight. Hammer handle cork grip. Aluminum no rock reel seat anodized black. Hard drawn nickel silver ferrules shaped to fit the cane. Perfection chrome butt guide and tip tops, stainless steel snake guides. Wrapped with pure black silk thread tipped with gold and black. Line weight HDH or 5. Includes original bag and original labeled tube. This rod was crafted between 1946 and 1952. Excellent condition. The tube collar is cracked and some minor scuffing on the butt cap.