Phillipson Preferred 8' 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 2 Weight and comes with the original

and comes with the original case

it has gone on to be a very popular design for western trout waters

These reels appeared in the Abercrombie & Fitch catalogs and this one includes an A&F stamp on the back of the frame

The rod features a blank made from pre-embargo cane (1950 or earlier) tempered to a very dark browntone-like appearance

The reel remains in mint condition

Phillipson Preferred 8' 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 2 Weight and comes with the originalFor sale here is a Phillipson Preferred impregnated bamboo rod 8'0" 3 2 for a 5 6wt line. The rod is in excellent original condition with the exception of slight sets in the tips. Dark impregnated cane, beautiful and classic Phillipson wraps deep gold with black tipping. Full wells grip 6 1 2" in length and moderately soiled. Burnt orange anodized aluminum down locking reel seat. There is some light wear around the rim of the butt cap. The nickel