Phillipson Peerless "5" Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 5wt

Phillipson Peerless "5" Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 5wtFor sale here is a Phillipson Peerless "5" bamboo rod 7' 2 2 5wt. Dark impregnated cane, beautiful and classic Phillipson wraps brown tipped with yellow spiral wraps, downlocking anodized reel seat. Medium fast action. Near mint condition. Original bag and tube.

Includes the original bag and tube with label 60% remaining

Ferrules are size 9/64 and 15/64 with an excellent fit

one can see the effects of a line sticker shadow on the front plate

Brandin had a new bag made to accommodate the third tip section and also features a sleeve for the ferrule plug

Diameter: 3 1/8" Spool width: 0

and you won't find a better museum-quality Howells for your collection

The ferrules are 14/64 and the ferrule fit is Baginski-tight

Cigar grip 7 1/4" in length

It's one of AJ's classic tapers and is solid-built

this is an excellent condition copy

The wraps are done in "may rose" pink silk with barely visible orange edges

It is estimated that Needham built less than 400 rods so they are somewhat rare