For sale here is an impregnated Phillipson Peerless "5" Dry Fly Special - 8'6" 3/2 for a 6wt line. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length with no repairs and none needed. The impregnated cane is tempered to a medium-dark. Deep bronze (henna brown) colored wraps with yellow spiral tipping. Bright guides. The script on the swelled butt remains clean and bold. U-shaped hook-keeper. Bronze colored, aluminum nose cone characteristic to Phillipson rods of this era. Ritz-style grip is soiled and very slightly ridged in places. It is otherwise free of defects. Bronze colored, aluminum down-locking reel seat. The buttcap is a bit scuffed. Excellent ferrule fit. The rod weighs 5 1/4 oz. The action is fast and with plenty of backbone, yet the tips are delicate enough to present small dries very effectively. A well suited rod for western rivers where wind, casting large bushy flies, and large trout are common. The rod also does quite well chucking streamers. Includes original bag and gold tube with label. The "Dry Fly Special" has garnered a following over the years known for its speed of action and durability.