Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 11'3" and slightly different in color

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

It displays some light wear from honest use

The spool/spindle fit is perfectly tight

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

Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 11'3" and slightly different in colorFor 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.