Allcocks isis ???

[Richard Jackson]

Hi chaps ,is this an isis? No decal and no markings on rod or bag

[AshbyCut]

Sheet cork handle ?

It looks very like an "Isis" to me. (Here's one I prepared earlier) :-

[Richard Jackson]

Thanks ashbycut ,i bought this a few months back while deciding to go down the teaditional route and before joining tff,it cost me £35 off the bay ,what size fish can it handle please

[AshbyCut]

At that price it looks like a bargain, Sir !

Take care ... the greenheart tips can be brittle, especially if they've been allowed to 'dry out' of their original oils, so I wouldn't be pushing for fish anywhere over 5lbs, ... but ideal for trotting for greyling or roach (hence, maybe, the 'Isis' name ???) on small rivers, ledgering for roach on the same rivers, or still waters and canals.

Just my thoughts ... I'm sure someone will be along soon with their suggestions.

[Paul D]

Looks like shivs to me rather than sheet, was that an option?

[Richard Jackson]

This does have a shrive handle not sheet

[AshbyCut]

The 'Isis' went through many changes over the years. The last of the series came with solid glass tips !!!

[PDuffield]

As AC says, there were many variations. I restored and sold one of the later ones with a solid fibreglass float top (but still a greenheart leger top) a couple of years ago and the handle on that was made from cork shives.

[Richard Jackson]

Thanks chaps,i havd read on various posts on tff about turning your rod whilst playing larger fish,does this apply to greenheart aswell or just split cand tips ?