Phillipson / Abercrombie & Fitch "Firehole" Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 6wt 10'6" 174" and "Ouzel"

174" and "Ouzel"

Straight line lettering from late 1940's / early 1950's reel

Reversible line guard and can be fished RHW or LHW

There is a label on the handle that could easily be removed should the owner wish to do so

The rod is in near mint condition with only minor soiling of the grip

Phillipson / Abercrombie & Fitch "Firehole" Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 6wt 10'6" 174" and "Ouzel"For 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.