Would be interested in any comments or opinions on this Phillipson.
Thanks.
Bob
Thanks.
Bob
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8 1/2' Phillipson "Dry Fly Special"
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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 real purty. I'm smitten. The coppery reel seat and winding check and those nifty spiral windings are to me attributes of a rod
that can flaunt it because it's got it. But it's no delicate shrinking violet. Phillipson made 6 wts with oomph. This one's a lot of fun casting:
strong enough to put bigger wind-resistant dry flies where the fish are. It's the perfect rod for one of those big amber ant outbursts at Henry's
Fork. Other fishermen naturally like to show they are no dodos, so when they see the rod, almost invariably you'll hear from them, "Nice
Phillipson!"
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Posts: 810 04/30/2008 14:00 Angry Andy |
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.
"You can't make new old friends"
 Andy
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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
"So I will arise and go now, to meet you there early and I hope , often." Arnold Gingrich "The Joys of Trout"
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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. |
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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.
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Posts: 2455 05/03/2008 01:23 Moderator |
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 female ferruled grip which accepted the mid and tip section to make a 5 1/2' two piece rod. Haven't had the opportunity
or interest to try this version but it is a bit of fun marketing. The DFS was also private label manufactured for Bean, A&F, and Cooks (as the Ed Hunter
Approved). I hope to be in Central Oregon in a month with the Salmon Fllies fluttering and a DFS in hand.
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