Rick's rods.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: Colorado Cool Stuff - Brief Article

Founded in Denver in 1945, the Phillipson Rod Co. grew to be a renowned manufacturer of bamboo and fiberglass fishing rods. In 1972, 3M bought the company from founder Bill Phillipson, only to shutter it a few years later. But about 10,000 of Phillipson's fiberglass "blanks" and other rod components survived and are now in possession of Rick Gottdenker and Marilyn Richter, who specialize in vintage fishing tackle. The pair's plan is to resurrect the Phillipson brand with this classic inventory by offering custom rods and do-it-yourself rod kits...