Walker570 Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 This 5ft 7 inch split cane fly rod was made for me on order by a rod maker in Ashborne, now retired. It is a delightful little wand throwing a #2 or #3 line perfectly and ideal for exploring those nooks and crannies other rod users find difficult but which often hold a fish or two. It comes with a choice of a rare #2651 Shakespeare magnesium fly reel which is loaded with a #2 double tapered line. Don't shake your head at this little reel, Shakespeare made very few of them and they were not cheap or easily available at the time. I have two , the one shown and a slightly large model #3 or 4 line md 2852 . I enquired at the Royal Show at the Shakespeare stand about buying a second one and the Director said he had only one left as they would not make any more, when I told him I already had one, he said to call at the factory as the one he had was actually sitting on his office desk. With the real/line included I will accept £250 for the rod, the rod on it's own £200 collected, plus shipping obviously. The rod has been hung in a loose cover/bag when not in use and is straight. I travel every week or so between my home in west Leicestershire to the Bourne/Stamford district, via Melton Mowbray or the outskirts of Leicester and could drop this off on route no problem. I would love someone to have it who would care for it as I have and enjoy using it as I have. It is a great shame for it to hang here not doing what it was intended for. Hence the reasonable price. To be clear it does not normally reside on the top of that tapestry, it was the only place I could put it to show its length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 hello, what a beauty and super reel, i hope you can find it a new home walker 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propercartridges Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 19 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, what a beauty and super reel, i hope you can find it a new home walker 👍 do you want it mr oldy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 3 hours ago, propercartridges said: do you want it mr oldy hello, no george i have 3 nice cane rods with reels to match, i had a split cane made like our PW friend walker by a Mr Caudle now cherished by my fishing son, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 On 25/04/2019 at 16:26, Walker570 said: This 5ft 7 inch split cane fly rod was made for me on order by a rod maker in Ashborne, now retired. Would that be Fosters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 No not Fosters. It was made by the gunsmith /rod maker further up the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Shame, I have a copy of ‘Fishing Rods & Tackle - Anglers Guide of Foster Bros.’ From the early 1970’s. This was essentially, their angling catalogue. Unfortunately, I don’t have the price list, which they had just started printing separately to make it easier to update prices. It is a fascinating read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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