Phillipson / Abercrombie & Fitch "Firehole" Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 6wt 8'9" One Bogdan authority we spoke

One Bogdan authority we spoke to about this reel has suggested that it may have begun as a 300M (which would have had a 1 5/8" spool width) but was later given a narrower frame

this 5-weight weighs in at a mere 2

Nearly full

The coke bottle grip remains a mystery since these were only used on the Goodwin Granger rods

Phillipson / Abercrombie & Fitch "Firehole" Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 6wt 8'9" One Bogdan authority we spokeFor sale here is a rare Phillipson impregnated bamboo rod marked for and sold by Abercrombie & Fitch. This rod was dubbed the "Firehole" model 8'6" 3 2 for a 6wt line. Dark impregnated cane, beautiful and classic Phillipson wraps henna brown tipped with yellow spiral wraps. Cigar cork grip with Phillipson bronze anodized aluminum reel seat. The nickel silver ferrules are size 12 64 and 18 64 and fit together nicely. Excellent plus original condition.