The action is what I would call "dry fly" action and is slightly stiffer than many bamboo rods. The original tube does have 2 dents in it (see photo). If you want a solid classic bamboo fly rod, you will like this! I have not tried to clean anything on this rod. The item "Phillipson Peerless 8' 5 Original Awesome Clean Condition Rare Find & SOLID" is in sale since Sunday, July 12, 2020.
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