A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
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Haydn Clarke
A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
My A. E Rudge "Derwent", as I bought it. I'm undecided as to its future. To restore or not to restore....? Perfectly fishable as it is, just not very pretty. at 12ft 3 inches perhaps a little longer than I'd usually use. Nice spigoted ferruls and an interesting detail to the end of the handle.
Last edited by Haydn Clarke on Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Haydn Clarke
Re: A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
Not sure yet, Stuart. I've got to at least take her out on a date yet, just to see if there's any chemistry between us. To see if I fall head over heels....
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St.John
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I'd leave it. It looks pretty good from the pics!
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Re: A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
I'm certainly won over. Lovely looking rod.
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Haydn Clarke
Re: A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
Yes I might leave it as it is completely sound. All the other rods in my rack have been restored.... some might say "over" restored, so it's nice to have at least one old, un-tampered with, war horse.
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Re: A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
A fine looking rod, Sir.
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Re: A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
Another fine rod you have there Haydn 
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Re: A. E Rudge - Derwent. Pictures included
Hi Haydn,
Your rod has a lovely 'patina' and it looks very well cared for by its previous owner/s so I would leave well alone, once you start restoration there is no return ! its rather like good antique furniture far better left alone when in good sound condition, after all the fish don't know the difference ! and I'm sure yours will soon be flexing itself.
Tight lines
Dave
Your rod has a lovely 'patina' and it looks very well cared for by its previous owner/s so I would leave well alone, once you start restoration there is no return ! its rather like good antique furniture far better left alone when in good sound condition, after all the fish don't know the difference ! and I'm sure yours will soon be flexing itself.
Tight lines
Dave