Phillipson / Abercrombie & Fitch "Firehole" Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 6wt 8'6" First was to be fifty

First was to be fifty 1/0 Tobique reels

The cane is a rich pumpkin color

This is an early Homer Jennings rod

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 11/64 with an excellent fit

The screws are in good condition

Phillipson / Abercrombie & Fitch "Firehole" Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 6wt 8'6" First was to be fiftyFor 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.