For sale here is a Pezon et Michel Super Parabolic PPP, Power Plus - Type Creusevaut bamboo rod. 2.52 metres, 8'3", #6-7, 2/2. Made in France. Staggered ferrule set up with original plug. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length. One tip has a slight set in it. Moderately tempered cane with emerald green wraps and burgundy tipping. Red, white, and blue signature wrap to represent the French flag. bronzed guides. U-shaped hook-keeper. Pale bronze colored aluminum winding check. Full-wells grip with light soiling, free of any other defects. Black aluminum up-locking reel seat. The seat shows slight wear on the butt cap. The detachable fighting butt is not included. Typical P&M ferrules are size 16/64 and the fit is excellent. The rod weighs 5 3/8 oz. Note, this is a French made P&M, not a Sharpe's or Farlow's rod built on a P&M blank.

In 1949, a new series was created, even more sophisticated than Parabolic: RITZ SUPERPARABOLIC PPP, where PPP means Puissance Pendulaire Progressive (i.e. Pendular Progressive Power. These initials clearly focus the target of all developments…). This series, that shortly become well recognized worldwide, constitutes the top of the whole production of the "magical" trio Plantet – Ritz – Creusevaut. PPP series distinguishes itself from Parabolic ones for the research of the best balance between length and strength; the characteristic balance found in coupling two different length pieces, moving the female joint ferrule nearer to handle, supplies more quickness without loosing precision and efficiency in short-range casts.

When used by the best skilled fly casters, such rods (built with highest quality raw material, with luxury finish and details) can perform long distance casts, although working smoothly and precisely within few meters too. All rods are manufactured in two different length pieces....

POWERPLUS from 1954 to 1993. 8'3" # 6/7 type Creusevaut, two pieces, ref. 270

[with thanks to http://xoomer.virgilio.it/ppotocco/Pezon%20et%20Michel%20storia.htm - Pezon et Michel, The Story]

Rod includes original red satin bag and aluminum tube. Don't miss out on this excellent big water rod.