Major Theft of Angling Collectibles: can you help in their recovery?

[FishingMagic]

The Berkshire based Edward Barder Rod Company has issued an appeal for information which might lead to the recovery of an irreplaceable collection of rods, reels and other valuable items of tackle. The appeal is reproduced here on behalf of Barder’s client.

The Edward Barder Rod Co

HAM MILL, LONDON ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 2BU

TELEPHONE/FAX +44(0) 1635 552916

Email: edward@barder-rod.co.uk

Website: www.barder-rod.co.uk

Theft of a large number of collectible rods and reels. 10th November 2017.

Please help if you can, by circulating this information (via social media etc).

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Listed below are just some of the items of collectible fishing tackle stolen (to order according to the police)* shortly before the evening of Thursday the 9th of November from the Hampshire cottage of a client of the Edward Barder Rod Co.

The property was alarmed and only fishing tackle was stolen. The list below* represents only a small portion of the rods and reels taken.

If you are approached by anyone offering items matching the descriptions listed, please contact the police and Edward Barder. A description of the person or persons concerned and a vehicle registration if possible would be useful. Please do not put yourself at risk during any such dealings.

Bernard Venables’ own B. James & Son Avocet 3-piece 2-tip whole & split cane–green whipped, butt cap engraved ‘Bernard Venables’.

1. James & Son 11’ ‘Special’ 2-piece one-off red whipped fine tipped legering rod.
2. Barder Rod Co Bernard Venables Landing Net – uniquely, this example has a screw-in rosewood thread protector for the handle.

Barder Rod Co ‘The Wallis Rod’ number one 11’ 3-piece whole and split cane two tip Avon rod, red whipped c1996. Nickel silver handle fittings.

Barder Rod Co ‘The Wallis Rod’ number two 11’ 3-piece whole and split cane two tip Avon rod, red whipped c1996. Nickel silver handle fittings.

Barder Rod Co ‘Wallis Avon’ 10½’ 3-piece whole and split cane Avon rod, green whipped with red tippings.

Barder Rod Co Chris Yates Merlin 3-piece 11’ Avon rod c2007 whipped in dark green with ‘old gold’ intermediate whippings.

Barder Rod Co ‘The Fred J Taylor Roach Road’ 12½’ 2-piece + detachable handle hollow-built rod whipped in dark red c1996.

Barder Rod Co ‘The Kennet Perfection’ 11¼’ 2-piece +detachable handle split cane rod. Whipped in dark green with sienna tippings. Nickel silver fittings c1997.

Barder Rod Co ‘The Kennet Perfection’ 11¼’ 2-piece +detachable handle split cane rod. Whipped in dark green with sienna tippings. Nickel silver fittings c1999.

Yours sincerely, Edward Barder* Tel: 07770 575 254





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[Cliff Hatton]

There is some talk of this collection - possibly - being whisked away to the continent; do keep your eyes and ears open if you're visiting friends or fishing at a mainland European destination.

 

[binka]

There is some talk of this collection - possibly - being whisked away to the continent; .

I reckon lakhyaman has hired a crack team of international jewel thieves to pull off this heist!

Joking aside I sincerely hope the stolen items are recovered, I dread to think of the total value let alone their irreplaceability.

 

[john step]

I imagine it would be very difficult to sell any of these on in UK without raising suspicions?

 

[thecrow]

The police are looking for someone with an allotment and a packet of runner bean seeds

 

[itsfishingnotcatching]

Sorry to hear of your loss PJ. If your still coming to the Itchen I'm sure we can find some tackle for you:wh

Kevin, will these be on the next Tickle Tackle "flyer"?


Seriously. that's one hell of a collection and due to their rarity I would suspect stolen to order, can't see them appearing on e-bay or in your local Cash Converters.

 

[steve2]

Surprised the police even turned up normally it's week later and an incident number. There is always a market for stolen goods these will find a buyer.

 

[thecrow]

Sorry to hear of your loss PJ.

Did these belong to PJ ?

 

[Peter Jacobs]

Did these belong to PJ ?

Oh, I wish . . . . but no, the truth is though that I only own two Barder rods . . . .

 

[thecrow]

Oh, I wish . . . . but no, the truth is though that I only own two Barder rods . . . .

Glad to hear that they were not yours that were taken Peter

 

[Cliff Hatton]

Where did that idea come from? Even I don't know whose tackle it is! The victim must be utterly devastated - I know I would be. Whoever it is, commiserations from Fishing Magic and very best wishes in trying to recover it.