Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 11'3" Medium fast 5-weight action

Medium fast 5-weight action

The spool/spindle fit is perfectly tight

the rest of the rod is in exceptional condition

and slightly different in color that the bluing on the other ferrules

and box for the spare spool as well as line and backing

Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 11'3" Medium fast 5-weight actionFor 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.