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Philipson Pacemaker 8 1/2 5wt bamboo rod with MULTI COLORED WRAPS! Absolutely stunning Cherry Rod includes Extra Tip - WHATS IT WORTH?

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  Posted 11 May 2010 - 10:03 AM

This rod was inherited 4 years ago from a beautiful man who loved fly fishing and tying more than anything in life. His 60 year collection represents his perfectionism to a tee.
Please read Scott's blog for a glimpse of the back story.
http://scarles.org/blog/cutthroat-stalker/...t-lost-forever/

This rod has never seen the water. The cork is excellent and the body of the rod is immaculate. The wraps on this rod are multiple colors, and that is what makes this rod GORGEOUS. The rod has an extra tip. I give the road a 10 out of 10 cosmetically. I don't know what it's worth, can anyone help me? I cast this rod a couple of times as it was my first time casting with a cane rod and I fell in love with it. Does anyone own a Philipson? I can't find much price wise about this rod, especially since it is the only one I have ever seen with the multi color wraps. ANY help would be appreciated!
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Posted 16 May 2010 - 05:11 PM

They are a nice rod to fish, but not a real expensive bamboo. If he is a relative or friend, I would keep it and fish it. There is nothing like bamboo. It is a real nice rod and your connection to him should make it a better piece to fish. I have a friend who inherited his father's and that is all he fishes.

This website is pretty typical for higher price. http://home.myfairpoint.net/and96jac/fishn...ecopy/id20.html

Was it re-wrapped? Never saw a multicolor wrap on a Pacesetter before. That may lower price. if you are intent on selling it.
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Posted 17 May 2010 - 04:46 PM

The rod has been refinished, and the guides replaced with much more modern guides. The ferrules don't look like they are origional either. The guide just above the signature area is acting as a hookkeeper, and should not be located where it is. There appears to be some evidence of a repaired or shortened area near the ferrule in the picture, I can't really tell. Stand all the sections up together, they should all be the same lenght. And the rod when assembled should be the full 8' 6". The clean condition of the cork could have been done by cleaning or sanding.
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Posted 18 May 2010 - 05:27 PM

QUOTE (utyer @ May 17 2010, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The rod has been refinished, and the guides replaced with much more modern guides. The ferrules don't look like they are origional either. The guide just above the signature area is acting as a hookkeeper, and should not be located where it is. There appears to be some evidence of a repaired or shortened area near the ferrule in the picture, I can't really tell. Stand all the sections up together, they should all be the same lenght. And the rod when assembled should be the full 8' 6". The clean condition of the cork could have been done by cleaning or sanding.

Thanks so much guys for this info. It makes sense that he personalized it. I think ill fish it. How do I delete this thread?
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