Cliff
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It's been a banner couple of weeks for me. I got that Granger 8040 trade rod, along with two Phillipsons and a silk line. The Phillipson rods are an 8-1/2ft 5wt Pacemaker, and a 7-1/2ft 5wt Peerless. The Pacemaker is refinished so I got it for a really decent price. The Peerless might be unfished. I've been a huge fan of Granger rods for many years and I've always wanted a Phillipson. I love the whole Colorado cane history and connection between the two companies. My dad had a nice glass Phillipson when I was a kid. The Peerless is only my second impregnated rod, my other being a hefty Orvis Shooting star (Kent Lufkin's elbow is probably still smarting from casting it). My favorite rods have been the Granger 8642's, so I'm looking forward to fishing a slightly faster Pacemaker alongside them. I believe the Pacemaker was the bottom of the line, but damn, it's a Phillipson.
The silk fly line may or may not be a used Phoenix. I think it is not, but whatever it is it's in almost new condition. It's a 7WF line and it will be used with a Gene Edwards rod I bought from Ron (Dryflyphotography) a couple of years ago. So no more bamboo for me for awhile. The tap is running dry.
Cliff
The silk fly line may or may not be a used Phoenix. I think it is not, but whatever it is it's in almost new condition. It's a 7WF line and it will be used with a Gene Edwards rod I bought from Ron (Dryflyphotography) a couple of years ago. So no more bamboo for me for awhile. The tap is running dry.
Cliff
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