Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 11'3" 2/2 for a 3-4wt line

2/2 for a 3-4wt line

the rest of the rod is in exceptional condition

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The tube remains in excellent condition free of any cracks or other defects

For sale here is an early Restigouche salmon fly reel made by Edward Vom Hofe

Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 11'3" 2/2 for a 3-4wt lineFor sale here is a Phillipson Smuggler bamboo rod. 7'8" 4 1 for a 5 or 6 wt line. Dark cane, dark golden wraps with black tips, wells grip with aluminum down locking reel seat over a green anodized aluminum spacer. The nickel silver ferrules are size 18 64, 14 64 and 10 64 fit together nicely. Excellent+++ condition. It appears that no reel has ever been mounted on the rod. All sections are full length and straight. Medium fast (almost fast) action.