BF556 Phillipson 8', 3/2  Premium. HDH 5 line weight. Although stated on the rod and tube 4 1/4 oz., the rod actually weighs 4.4 oz.. 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 with witness marks. Perfection chrome butt guide and tip tops, stainless steel snake guides. Wrapped with pure black silk thread tipped with gold and black. Includes original bag and labeled square aluminum tube with cap. This rod was crafted between 1946 and 1952. Mint condition, probably un-fished.