elliottwaters
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Any vintage tackle buffs out there?
An elderly neighbour who we used to do do odd jobs and shop for, sadly died a few weeks ago. His son was clearing out the house and said that there were some bits of pieces of fishing tackle I was welcome to take. These included a split cane rod. Its around 10 feet long in three pieces, two four feet sections of cane and a separate two feet long cork handle. On the butt it has Chapman 500 “Chapman & Co Ware, Herts”. Judging by its condition it looks to be little used.
I’ve handled and used cane rods in the past and found them heavy and floppy, but this one is fairly light with an Avon style action that might suit small river float fishing or light lledgering..
Any have any information on these rods? Are they still worth using?
Advice appreciated gentlemen
An elderly neighbour who we used to do do odd jobs and shop for, sadly died a few weeks ago. His son was clearing out the house and said that there were some bits of pieces of fishing tackle I was welcome to take. These included a split cane rod. Its around 10 feet long in three pieces, two four feet sections of cane and a separate two feet long cork handle. On the butt it has Chapman 500 “Chapman & Co Ware, Herts”. Judging by its condition it looks to be little used.
I’ve handled and used cane rods in the past and found them heavy and floppy, but this one is fairly light with an Avon style action that might suit small river float fishing or light lledgering..
Any have any information on these rods? Are they still worth using?
Advice appreciated gentlemen