I have mentioned in other threads I also have another F.T Williams rod called "The Dorset" which I would describe as a heavy float/ledger rod, at just over 11 feet long it is a really good alrounder and I have used it to catch everything from crucians to carp and my first ever chub this year.
A great rod which I highly recommend if you can find one. :hat:
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Any chance of some pictures JT. :thumb:
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Will try and get some up this coming week when I am back home. :thumb:
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Cheers JT, that would be nice. :thumb:J.T wrote:Will try and get some up this coming week when I am back home. :thumb:
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Note to self: get some pictures of The Dorset up ASAP!
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This is the rod the late John Brough, master carper of the 1960/1970s, used in his formative days while fishing at the Woking & District Angling Society ‘Sandersons’ Lake. He amassed a huge total of double figure carp almost all of the falling to floating crust while using this rod.J.T wrote:I have mentioned in other threads I also have another F.T Williams rod called "The Dorset" which I would describe as a heavy float/ledger rod, at just over 11 feet long it is a really good alrounder and I have used it to catch everything from crucians to carp and my first ever chub this year.
A great rod which I highly recommend if you can find one. :hat:
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A nice bit of history Chris and an idea of the power of the rod
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Cheers for that Chris. :thumb:
I also use it for Carp it's a great rod and I have a feeling it could handle a lot heavier carp than I have caught on it.
Nice to know a bit of history about it, thanks again Chris. :hat:
Must get some pictures up of it, I am terrible, sorry guys.
I also use it for Carp it's a great rod and I have a feeling it could handle a lot heavier carp than I have caught on it.
Nice to know a bit of history about it, thanks again Chris. :hat:
Must get some pictures up of it, I am terrible, sorry guys.
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Love the question and answer on the not to be mentioned auction sit, for the part restored Dorset :D
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