Identifying a Hardy split cane rod
Hello everyone This is my first post Have recently purchased a job lot of Hardy split cane rods at an auction. Most of them have the model name on them but I am trying to identify one where the...
View ArticleMissing varnish, is it a big issue?
Morning chaps. I picked up a used Phillipson not so long ago and overall it's in reasonable fettle (I mentioned a tip issue in another thread) but one thing that I'm worrying about is some patches...
View Articlerod bag material
Rod bags for cane... is there a best cloth to use. Tried googling the question but gave up. If you have a particular favourite supplier that would be great too Ta very much Pom
View ArticleMystery cane fly rod
It's probably a long shot, but I'd like to identify an 8' 6" split cane fly rod, which was purchased from a fly fishing club's tent at the Chatsworth Angling Fair around 1992. The rod has no maker's...
View ArticleSealey glass rods
Just wondered if anyone had had any experience with the Sealey glass rods?
View Article.. and Greenheart?
I have been greenheart curious for a while, and although they were only for interest's sake, I took it a bit further recently. I had seen lots of posts on forums by a Spey Ghillie Gordon Macleod about...
View ArticleInteresting podcast on bamboo rods
Interesting podcast on bamboo and vintage fly reels. Who knew creel's originated in Belgium... https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?a...8&deep_link_value=stitcher://episode/89353338
View ArticleVerre F112/2 Line size Help
Just purchased this 14' 3pc Milbro Spey rod . It is marked F112/2, but no line designation. If someone may know it would be appreciated. I would like to order a line so it arrives when the rod does....
View ArticleFibrelite
Took my Fibalite 8'6'' and Hardy Princess out today for a change, such a relaxing rod to fish and received compliments on the rod and reel. One lad using carbon the other using cane. Any way managed...
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Purely to boast like.
A friend brought me this little reel by Braddells of Belfast. It was seized solid and he asked me to get it spinning. No problem, it had been dropped hard on the handle and was bent out of shape. I...
View ArticleGlass rods
Does anybody think we will see Glass rods again in tackle shops for sale. A few friends are showing a renewed interest in glass for the local rivers.
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new retirement present
Hi thought i would share a few pics of my new rod my lovely wife bought me for my 66th birthday, its a 7ft 6 5 wt made by Otto Rinia, i am in the process of making a case for it and a reel, just need...
View ArticleCane and glass rods - out of my depth.
Hi Guys Avid readers of my posts will both remember the lovely Sheila. Brought me some guns? Well, she has just rocked up with more fishing tackle. "Peerless" 3-piece cane trout fly rod, used but well...
View ArticleHigh end Glass vs bamboo
Hi, I have a couple of so called better quality glass rods, an Epic 476 and a McFarland 7ft 6in 3wt and find them amazing and robust little fly rods with tons of feel. I have never fished or even cast...
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Trying to date a pair of rods Hardy Salmon Deluxe
I am trying to date this pair of rods. I can't find and numbers stamped anywhere. One looks used in grest condition and the other unused. 9ft 6" 7# Any help would be great.
View ArticleNew rod day
I received my Steffen 8' 3/4 weight rod today built by the awesome Sandy Nelson. The rod is beautiful and I can't wait to get out fishing with it. It feels very light in hand, I'll report back when...
View ArticleLine for a new fibreglass rod
I have just finished building a Bloke XLSG 6' 6" fibreglass 3wt rod. I have a DT 3wt line that I have used on a 6ft carbon rod. As I haven't cast a glass fly rod before, is there anything to look out...
View ArticleBamboo rod refurbishment costs
Has anyone had a rod refurbished recently, if so roughly what was the cost, and who did you use. I have done a few rods myself in the past, they usually are a winter project. However I have recently...
View ArticleReel recommendation
Evening everyone. I have a 6'6" Sharpes Scottie Scotia impregnated cane rod and am looking for some guidance on a suitable reel please? Many thanks.
View ArticleSouth Bend 290
I bought one of these a while back and tried it the other day . what a lovely rod. its a 7ft 6 inch rated for a level 5 or DT 6 on the old ratings. It has two tips ( both Straight ) and it cost me a...
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