BF487 Phillipson 7'6", 2/2 Peerless impregnated, darkly flamed cane, weighing 3 7/16 oz., (actual weight of rod is 3.9 oz.) rated for a # 5 line weight. This rod was assembled by Dave Collyer using genuine Phillipson components. The guide spacing on the 2 tips is slightly different, the hook keeper is ring type instead of rigid, the wind check is wrapped in thread, one of the male ferrules is wrapped higher than usual, scripting is slightly different than many original Phillipson rods. The chrome snakes and carbide stripping guide are wrapped with Nymo Turf Tan nylon thread. Cigar grip. The reel seat is bronze anodized aluminum no-rock crafted by the late Paul Hightower. Included is an replacement cloth bag and replacement Phillipson aluminum tube. The condition is excellent.




