4'4" 2 piece Banty fly rod. Crafted by The Phillipson Rod Co. for Abercrombie and Fitch. This rod appeared in the Abercrombie and Fitch 1968 catalog. The rod was described as follows: Lightest equipment of its kind in the world. Made for fresh water fishing, small stream work. Most compact ever developed. The fiberglass rod weighs a mere one once. This rod is so sensitive, makes a small fish feel like a whopper. This 2 piece banty rod was matched with a Hardy Flyweight reel (not included). Includes original green plastic tube and vinyl bag. The ferrules are Featherweight aluminum ferrules with an "O" ring. The tip section is 1 inch short. Condition is good.
