I have pretty much been on self implemented rod buying freeze lately and had hoped to get to casting some of the fine rods I already have that haven't seen the usage they deserve.

The season is fast coming near the end and there are still a couple rods I had wanted to get some time on the water fishing. The other night I had a craving to cast the 7ft 6in Phillipson Eponite I picked up back in April. I really need to get it properly photographed and posted in the rod photos section.

I have happily had a 7ft Orvis Full Flex as my daily driver riding along in the car at the ready all season long. Not wanting this beautiful Eponite to be subjected to the harsh heat and bouncing around in the back seat it has sat waiting safely at home. Richard and others have extolled the unique crisp action of the Eponites many times before. I just have to post my thoughts, at the risk of driving up demand further, on how much I love this rod.

I was fortunate to get one that had seen little in the way of use and was well stored. The Eponite rod is IMHO elegant to behold and has such a fine crisp action it inspires me to seek out some dry fly action. Its ability to shoot line and delicatly place the fly on the surface has me enamored. I wish I had thought to bring it along for some beetle fish in September. The guides are rather small on this rod but I happen to pick up one of the discounted WF6wt Airflo Ridgelines and that line zings thru those guides with ease.

I have to say there is a dramatic difference in the actions between the Orvis full flex and the Phillipson Eponite. Almost like night and day. Both have their own special qualities and certainly both deserve a permanent place in the quiver.