Barry
I almost bought both of those rods you posted…
Lucky for you I’m out here buying rods that already belonged to you years ago like this ll bean that was yours I believe
Lol
Those profile 800 series rods are beautifully appointed.
I love the double spiral guides and the spiral trimmed wraps
I had mine spiffed up by my local rod builder and had the cork refreshed ,few wraps and hossel repaired.
Then had them “low build” epoxied in place .
Turned out stellar .
Rod should be good as an heirloom to my sons well after I’m gone… or for another 50 years whichever comes first lol
The profile 8F’s are arguably one of the prettiest Phillipsons ..?
That is until you lay you eyes on a minty old school Eponite Royal .
The older dressed down X80 is a looker too..
Bloodhound was dumb enough to sell
His x80 to my wife . Just joking
(He probably regrets selling it)
Glad that these two scotchply rods went to you
You’ve got 2 well regarded and highly sought after small Phillipson’s there .
A 7ft profile 800 is a straight unicorn!!
Same for the lil 6.5ft beans featherlight especially in that pristine of condition..
Good score …
Hope you get them back on the water where they belong!