A E Rudge and sons "The Champion"

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Vole
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Re: A E Rudge and sons "The Champion"

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Good job! It's important not to varnish these long rods too heavily, especially the tip and middle, and the fact that the varnish follows the bulge of the whippings (rather than burying them in a glassy layer) indicates you've got it right.
Whats the curve like?
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Looks great KF well done !
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Superb job there KF.
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Thanks chaps,

Vole, I had a waggle of it last night and the curve feels sublime. Now I don't know whether to sell it and pay for another restoration with the money or to keep it for my Roach rod.

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Re: A E Rudge and sons "The Champion"

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A Rudge Champion that I recently refurbished.
I have to say it was in quite a state when I received it, but cleaned up and refinished very well with no dramas.

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