TheBigLost 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I inherited this C8 5wt 8 1/2 inch HDH rod from one of my fathers best friends upon his death. I have only looked at it for 4 years and I really want to fish it. I have studied about the Philipson Pacemakers online but can't find much out about this rod with the multi color wraps. It also seems to be in the most incredible shape ever. Looks brand new. Anyhow, would you fish it or sell it or look at it? I'm tired of looking at it (and wanting to fish it) What the heck is it worth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Fish it I'm sure if your tired of looking at it your not really attatched to it emotionally so if you broke it on a huge fish or dinged it with a fly you wouldn't lose your mind over it so go fish it and enjoy it along with the memories of the person you inherited it from by the way nice looking boo rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheri 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Put on a reel, string the line and go wave it around. As Paul said, do the man an honor and go catch some fish. It's gorgeous by the way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flytyer14 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 That's a nice looking rod! I'd fish it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigLost 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Had to say I was expecting just the opposite of the answers I received here, but that's good!! This is actually what I wanted to hear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckingFluff 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Bamboo is tough just don't close the car door on it :whistle: Fish it and enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArkieFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Fish it!!! Fish it!!! Even if you put it up after a few fish, FISH IT!!!! You won't regret it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 i am by far not an expert when it comes to bamboo rods but whats going on with the guide wraps? are they original? the dont look like this one http://www.stream-fisher.com/bamboofisher/...topic.php?t=190 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 First, I'd see how much it's worth. If it turns out to be valuable, you might want to reconsider fishing with it. Go to the RodBuildingForum at the top of the page and make the inquiry there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flykid 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2010 Homel gives the PHILLIPSON 8.5 model Pacemaker with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of $75, 175 and $315 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively Excellent means like brand new. The finish and threads are not worn or sluffing. No sets - sections aren't bent. If this matches your rod, then this should be fairly accurate. Sounds like it's not super valuable. I'd fish it some. You shouldn't have to worry too much about it breaking. Bamboo is tough. It is also possible that a hobby rod builder built the rod but used a taper clone of the Philipson Pacemaker and labeled it as such. Either way I'd take it out at least every now and then to have a little fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites