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... but when the chance to tick off a 'Bucket List' entry presents itself ... I simply HAD to !!!

I've twisted the Colonelgsc's arm into allowing me to become the custodian of his Edward Barder "Merlin" No. 12 built in 1995 ... an 11ft., 2 piece split cane 'avon' rod.

The photographs speak for themselves !!!

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You are so funny Mal! Enjoy it of course.
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She's a stunner AC! Congratulations sir... :Hat:

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Well done Mal.
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Tengisgol wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:48 pmYou are so funny Mal!
It's the new bottle of '6 o'clock' gin I opened, Sir ... not me ... honest !!! :Chuckle:
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As discussed off topic...................enjoy all the memories it may bring.

Lovely rod, nice one :Thumb:
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That most be a veritable forest of bamboo you have now, AC, hope she brings you much enjoyment on the river bank.
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Very very very nice indeed :drool: mike

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Oh dear, Mal's looking for the complete set now :doh:

You enjoy it mate, coupled with that Aerial you bought it will be a devastating combination :Thumb:

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A lovely rod Mal, but it is strange that the rod had modern lined rings and threaded tip ring fitted. I can only assume that the original owner wanted it this way?

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