Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 8'4" Also included is the original

Also included is the original packing sleeve that went around the tube for shipping with a green and white E

Petite cigar grip 4 1/2" in length

made for noted angling author Charles K

A small trout net

Most of these early all hard rubber rimmed models did not survive due to the brittle nature of the unprotected rims

Phillipson Smuggler Bamboo Rod 8'4" Also included is the originalFor 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.