Rod Rating Designations and Abbreviations

Phillipson EF76 ~ 7.5’ ~ 2pc. ~ 3.7oz. ~ 5wt. EXC ~ This 3M era fiberglass classic comes from the Epoxite series which is well-known for high-density laminates and fine performance. It features a brown blank, brown wraps, chrome guides, spigot ferrules, comfortable cigar grip, bronze D/L’ing screw and slide hood aluminum seat and a HK loop. The rod comes with a light tan 2-compartment bag and Phillipson-labeled aluminum tube. I found the rod has a sweet medium action and an affinity for a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 and DT-5. This lightly used wand will surely please the Phillipson aficionado and/or any glass rod enthusiast. $250

Echo Edge 480-4x ~ 8’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3oz. ~ 4wt. ~ EXC ~ From the maker… “This pleasurable trout class fly rod from Echo is a travel friendly 4 piece pack rod with a medium to fast action at a price that can't be beat. Features include: ultra durable blanks, TiCH stripper guides, premium grade cork, cordura rod case, rich wine gloss blank, single foot light weight snake guides, and a layered impregnated wood insert reel seat.” This comes with original labeled cordura covered tube with rod stats on the zippered cap. A great buy on a nice looking and easy-casting stick. $125 $99

Garcia Conlon S-637 ~ 8’ ~ 2pc. ~ 4.2 oz. ~ 6/7wt. ~ EXC ~ This rod with the Conoguard sealed protection features an attractive silver blank, black wraps with silver accents, white ceramic stripper, chrome guides, black alloy ferrules. comfortable Wells grip, black metal seat with D/L’ing svrew and slide hood hardware and exposed black WC. No bag or tube. The medium action throws a sweet loop and will handle a 6 or 7 wt. line of your choosing. It will also throw 5 if asked and would be a good choice for trout or bass. $75

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Orvis Trident ~ 9’ ~ 2pc. ~ 4 oz. ~ 7 wt. ~ EXC (exception noted) ~ This quality made mid-flex (7.5) from the famous Vermont purveyor of fine fishing gear was made in 1998 and features black sanded blanks, ruby red wraps, gold guides, modified Wells grip, metal seat with U/L’ing dual screw and slide hood hardware and fighting butt that needs to be reglued into the end of the seat. The rod comes with original bag and Orvis-labeled burgundy cordura tube zip top. A gold medallion with rod info is on the top of the tube. $195 $125

Unmarked ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3.9oz. ~6/7wt. ~ As New ~ This nicely appointed rod (maker unknown) features attractive patterned green sanded blanks, green wraps, dual black strippers, chrome guides, comfortable extra-flora grade wells grip, beautifully figured maple seat with lightweight titanium finish U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware and knurled edge silver grip checks. The rod comes with a black bag and sans tube. If you’ve been after a pack rod for hikin’ or float tubin’ that won’t break the bank, your search may be over. $75

Winston BIIx ~ 9' ~ 4pc. ~ 3 1/8 oz. ~ 7wt. ~ Serial No. 146557 ~ EXC+ ~ From Winston:” These responsive, powerful, precision casting rods take advantage of the amazing properties that Boron has to offer. So whether the situation calls for a gentle presentation close-in or long line that reaches out when called upon, a Boron IIx has you covered. Incredibly light and pleasurable to cast all day long.” This quality made graphite with very low mileage features that hallmark Winston deep green blank, chrome guides, Joan Wulff wells grip with thumb rest indentation, and patterned graphite seat with black dual screw and slide hood U/L’ing hardware and fighting butt. The rod comes with original labeled bag and labeled aluminum tube with rod stats on the cap. $425