Yes, Sir ... all split cane and onion handle.Shropshire Lad wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:12 pm Is that one of the all split cane versions of the B James Avocets?, and are these rods rarer than the whole cane butt versions? I believe they were the last models made in this series.
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"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Wonderful news Brigadier I know the seller well a personal friend of CY which I can guarantee 100% as I must admit I have bought similar from the same source with the same provenance as you know I did check with the man himself about both items
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Has CY gone over to carbon? 
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The rod arrived today ... and I have to say that, given Mr. Yates' reputation for being 'hard on rods' it has exceeded my expectations !!!
Tight ferrules ... die straight ... no chipping to the varnish ... totally present and unmarked "Avocet. B James and Son. England" transfers ... I couldn't ask for more.
I will treasure this rod ... but will use it !!!
Tight ferrules ... die straight ... no chipping to the varnish ... totally present and unmarked "Avocet. B James and Son. England" transfers ... I couldn't ask for more.
I will treasure this rod ... but will use it !!!
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Really pleased for you, AC. In my very humble opinion it would be great shame if the rod (any rod) was not used for its intended purpose. I'm sure some early summer tench would be over the moon to be landed on such fine seasoned cane.
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Behave Rob the Floatcaster deluxe still gets plenty of use
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