Hello all,
I have recently received a very nice Phillipson 7'6" Royal with the foul proof type of guides. I actually like the uniqueness of this guide, despite the warnings of noise and general infamy. My purchase was made after PM communication with several glass fanatics and deciding a Phillipson was a good addition to my fly rods.

The guide loops are slightly to moderately open in all but one guide, in which the loops are actually touching, like a true "foulproof" spinning guide. Is there a proper loop form? I get that it is of little concern in practical use, but wonder if I can cause them to be "correct" in form.

Any and all input on Phillipsons, and especially configured as mine, would be appreciated,
Thanks to all -Charlie

Thanks for your reply,
My rod is like new, and will get fished. Many of my rods start out as vintage like new, but I have no intention of collecting.

I'm too particular about such things anyway, but I just want to get the guides the same proportionately at the outset. By fall it will be showing some wear, and may be my primary river rod. It's silly I know, but I never buy any rod or reel that I don't think is like new.

Sorry for no topic icon, I didn't notice.

Thanks again, and hope more to follow -Charlie