For sale here is a Phillipson "Pacemaker" bamboo rod - 8' 3/2 for a 5wt line. The rod is in excellent original condition. There is some "alligatoring" of the varnish on the mid section near the male ferrule. All sections are full length and straight. Medium dark rich toned cane, light pea green (Granger green) wraps with gold tipping. Mildly swelled butt. The script on the rod remains bold and dark. The full wells grip is soiled but free of any defects. Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a black bakelite spacer. The nickel silver ferrules are size 15/64 and 9/64 and fit together nicely. Medium dry fly action, capable of everything from small dries to streamers. The Pacemaker is widely praised as an excellent all-around rod for the price. The rod weighs 4 1/4 oz. Comes with original bag and original fiberboard tube with label 95% intact.