Davenport & Fordham (London) 9ft 6in “THE IVENS RAVENSTHORPE ROD” (circa 1960s)

A state-of-the-art 1960s two piece split cane reservoir rod built to a very high specification with “staggered ferrule” split cane blanks, bronzed nickel silver splint end suction ferrules, Pezon & Michelle hard chrome butt guide, low cradle intermediates & Aqualite lined tip, screw-up anodised aluminium screw winch fitting (recessed into cork grip) with threaded rubber button and complete with 7" wooden ferrule stopper (to protect the over-length top section while in storage or transit). Suitable for #7 or #8 lines. A rare rod in very good usable condition...
£90.00 (Item reference FRD105) + £10.00 for UK delivery (including plastic rod tube & insurance)  

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Hardy Bros Ltd (Alnwick England) 9ft 6in Palakona “FEATHERWEIGHT PERFECTION” (made 1932)

9½ft two piece split cane trout rod fitted with cork handle, up-locking Hardy's "Screw Grip" reel fittings on ebonite spacer, nickel silver splint-end suction ferrule, agate butt and tip rings with chromed "Fullopen" bridge intermediates. When assembled the rod is remarkably straight for its age, and the ferrules are a snug fit with no knocks. Although certainly useable in its present condition the rod would benefit from re-finishing. Supplied complete with spare top section and original, but tatty, partitioned cloth bag...
£70.00 (Item reference FRD140) + £10.00 for UK delivery (including tube & insurance)

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 J S Sharpe Ltd (Aberdeen) SCOTTIE 9ft 6in #6/7 “THE ABERDEEN” (circa 1970s)

9ft 6in #6/7 three piece 'Impregnated' split cane trout rod fitted with half wells cork handle, down-locking aluminium screw winch fitting, top quality bronzed brass splint-end suction ferrules, Aqualite butt ring with chromed snake intermediates and chromed tip ring. A nice example of this classic rod which, although used, does not appear to have been mucked about with in any way. Very good condition and complete with original partitioned cloth bag with makers' badge. Collectable and highly useable...
£80.00 (Item reference FRD141 + £10.00 for UK delivery (including tube) sold to SG

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7½ft un-named GREENHEART FLY ROD (circa 1950s)

7½ft two piece greenheart trout rod with two tops. Fitted with cork handle, up-locking aluminium screw winch fitting with wooden button, bronzed brass ferrule, chromed steel Low Bells guides with Aqualite tip. A nice lively rod in good useable condition, which could be improved with a coat or two of varnish. Complete with good quality partitioned canvas bag. Un-named, hence low price...
£32.00 (Item reference FRD124) + £8.00 for UK delivery (including tube) sold to A.U.

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8ft un-named SPLIT CANE FLY ROD (circa 1960s)

8ft two piece split cane trout rod fitted with cork handle, up-locking aluminium screw winch fitting with rubber button, top quality bronzed brass splint-end suction ferrule, Aqualite butt and tip rings with chromed low cradle intermediates. A lively rod which appears to be unused, built on good quality blanks with good quality fittings, evidently by an enthusiastic amateur. Although highly useable in its present state, its appearance and value would be greatly enhanced if completely stripped and re-furbished. Complete with good quality partitioned cloth bag. Offered at a relatively low price because of its unattractive appearance...
£45.00 (Item reference FRD127) + £8.00 for UK delivery (including tube)

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