8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

Re: 8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

feeds@yuku.com (tedgolden) — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:23:43 GMT

The Dry Fly Special was made in both varnished and impregnated models. Both weigh in at 5 and a half ounces. I can not discern any significant difference in the two other than the cosmetics. As Bill mentions, I do like this rod a lot and never head west without it. It will handle large dry flies and it's ability to cast long distances makes it worthwhile as a streamer rod. I like it with a DT 6 or WF 7. One interesting varriation offered by Phillipson was a Peerless DFS which included a...

Re: 8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

feeds@yuku.com (OnlyTrout) — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:15:27 GMT

I had a DFS in Montana and used it a lot. I think mine was a 5wt - not a 6 wt but I could be mistaken. It was a powerful rod that delivered beautiful casts - short and especially long. I just got a new "used" DFS and I think that one is for 6wt that I have not cast yet.
Doug

Re: 8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

feeds@yuku.com (BlackHillsBill) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:43:58 GMT

We deserve such fun, Andy--the kind to be had only with a good 6 wt. When I can no longer manage a 6 wt, I'll hang it up. I'm hoping a 25" 'bow will pull me under first so I can call it a standoff.

Nice rod, Bob.

Re: 8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

feeds@yuku.com (tiethefly) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:15:13 GMT

I own a Dry Fly Special in the 8.5 foot length. The model is a Pacemaker with the "51" number on it, showing it was built in 1951, a magical year for Bill Phillipson. The Dry Fly model weighs 1/2 oz more than the standard model coming in at 5.5 oz. Terrific rod to fish DT 5 or 6 WF line and it can toss some serious line in windy conditions turning over line and leader.

Robert

Re: 8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:16 GMT

Bill,

I have an 8 1/2 Peerless DFS. Oomph it has! I use it on larger streams when I'm slinging streamers, weighted nymphs, and things of the woolly bugger ilk. Truly a bully boy of the 6 weights. Its unique winding pattern and copper nose cone sets its appearance apart from any other rod I've ever had.

Re: 8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

feeds@yuku.com (BlackHillsBill) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:42:49 GMT

This length and line weight Peerless can often be found at a very reasonable price, certainly for much less than the 8', 7-1/2', and 7' rods. I like it better for what I use it for than the 1/2 ounce lighter 8-1/2'--that is, as a true reach-out-there-on-a-windy-day 6 wt (either a Peach DT or a Clear Creek WF, depending on). If memory serves, I believe Drew also fishes the Dry Fly Special. So maybe he will comment. And, of course, I can't help myself. To me it's...

8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:02:27 GMT

Would be interested in any comments or opinions on this Phillipson.

Thanks.

Bob