Phillipson

Phillipson

Rick's Rods, owner of the Phillipson® Rod Company, is the world's source for original Phillipson® "Made in USA" fiberglass rod blanks and components manufactured from the late 1940's through 1974. We own the Phillipson trademarks for the United States and Japan.


Bamboo Fishing Rods

BF1231 - Phillipson

9', 3/1 Powr Pakt weighing 5 5/8 oz. HCH Line weight-6. The rod was crafted between 1952 and 1953. Down-locking no rock aluminum anodized reel seat. The wraps are golden yellow nylon tipped with black. Includes original Phillipson cloth bag and aluminum tube. Fair condition for the following reasons:  the rod was stored in its aluminum tube in a humid climate which resulted in "bag burn". We are selling this as is.  The varnish finish will polish out, the cork grip will clean up as can be seen in the images, the tip section can be straightened. 

BF1432 - Phillipson

9', 3/2 Paragon  model, weighing 5 5/8 oz.,  HCH or 7 line weight. "Made from good grade imported Tonkin Cane, split with the grain for strength and resiliency.  Full wells cork grip.  Black plastic no rock reel seat with aluminum hardware.  Gold tone thread.  Includes replacement bag Victory cardboard tube. Very good condition with the exception that 1 tip is 1/2 inch short the mid appears to be 1/4 inch long. The wraps have been over-varnished. 


Fiberglass Rods

FF370 - Phillipson

This Shorty fiberglass rod was originally built to test cast Johnson reels on Phillipson offset bait casting grips. If you already have a Phillipson rod with a detachable grip, you can use it with a shorty rod. We do not sell Phillipson offset baitcast grips separately from rods. However, we have available Wright and McGill offset grips with 3 jaw chuck collets like Featherweight Champion. They are priced at $35. We also have new old stock Featherweight Champion grips priced from $95. The price of the Shorty rod is $150 without a grip.

FF393 - Phillipson

Regal Lancer RL90MS, 9', perfect action for salmon and steelhead fishing and mooching. This rod was crafted from 1957 thru 1960. Cork grip is 16 inches long with a 4 inch fore grip. Anodized 5 inch aluminum reel seat. Blank is painted a metallic golden copper tone color. The hard chrome plated guides are wrapped with black Vinyl coated nylon thread with white spiral trim. New old stock never fished. This rod comes from Bill Phillipson's personal collection. However, no letter of provenance is included.

FF481 - Phillipson 3M

8'6", 1 tip. EF86 3M Epoxite Registered (no number) Dark Brown Epoxite rod is made of SCOTCHPLY. a uni-directional, unwoven fiberglass with epoxy resin. The free-flexing, internal design glass ferrules give the rod the appearance and feel of a one piece rod (spigot ferrule). Ceramic stripper. Guides wrapped with dark brown thread.  Weighs 3 1/2 oz. This rod will cast a 7 or 8 line weight line. High quality cigar shaped cork grip. Anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat. Includes original Phillipson cloth bag and labeled aluminum tube. Very good condition with the exception of the blind wrap on the butt section.  This will not affect the fishability.

FF593 - Phillipson

Stream Knight SK4. Spinning rod. 6'4" Lures to 3/8 oz. Sliding real-lock anodized green reel seat. Long cork grip with original price sticker $16.95. Nickel silver ferrules size 17. Green nylon thread wraps with painted trim rings. Gold plated Perfection spinning guides and tip top. Early brown (Trevarno) fiberglass painted light metallic green. This rod was offered in the 1958-59 catalog. Includes Scotch plaid fiber case. Very good condition.

FF640 - Phillipson

8' Johnson Profile Model 6F80 . The rod weighs 4 oz. Line 7 . The blank and ferrules were painted a natural brown color with black spiral thread wraps. Carbide stripper guide and tip top. Nickel silver painted ferrule size 18.  Cigar cork grip.  Black anodized no rock aluminum reel seat. Includes Phillipson replacement cloth bag and replacement aluminum tube.  The condition is very good with some minor paint scuffs.

FF710 - Phillipson

This mint condition set of fly, spinning and casting rods was crafted by the Phillipson Rod Co in 1961 as a contest winning prize for Gart Bros. Sporting Goods. It was first prize for the fisherman who entered "My Favorite Fishing Spot" contest. All three rods were crafted in 1961 by Phillipson on Eponite fiberglass blanks. The rod guides are wrapped with Henna nylon thread with a spiral wrap. The Phillipson nickel silver ferrules are gold plated. The set consists of a Phillipson fly rod model R80F. Includes a vinyl bag and labeled gold anodized aluminum tube. The fly rod may have been fished once. The next rod in the set is a 6' 2 piece baitcasting rod. This rod is fitted with Perflex guides. The rod is rated lures up to 3/8 oz. Included is a labeled vinyl bag, no tube. The third rod is a spinning rod R641 model measuring 6'4". Rated for lures thru 3/8 oz. with straight cork grip with gold anodized sliding reel seat. It has Perflex guides.

All 3 of these rods and tubes fit into a custom crafted vinyl pouch. We believe this set to be one of a kind set of Phillipson rods. All three rods are wrapped with Henna nylon thread. The nickel silver ferrules on all rods are gold plated.

Also included is the original letter and envelope from Gart Brothers addressed to the winner of the contest. The 1961 article in the Denver Post is included.


Hats

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PTC13 — Phillipson

Khaki color.  100% premium cotton twill. Relaxed, classic profile. Fabric closure with rustproof buckle.

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PTC14 — Phillipson

Pumpkin color. Made in Denver, Colorado USA by Imperial Headwear. 100% premium cotton twill. Relaxed, classic profile. Fabric closure with rustproof buckle. 

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PTC19 — Phillipson

Vegas gold color. 100% premium cotton twill. Relaxed, classic profile. Fabric closure with rustproof buckle.

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PTC20 — Phillipson

Blue color. 100% premium cotton twill. Relaxed, classic profile. Fabric closure with rustproof buckle. NOT AVAILABLE