Precision Rods 'R. Sealey's Match Winner JFT' 13ft. 6in.

[AshbyCut]

Just been pushed to nearly the limit by one person bidding on a rod. My own fault, I suppose ... I should have kept quiet about Precision Rods ... so I have only myself to blame. I'd love to know who it was, though !!! :-)

Anyway ... just won (at the last gasp) a Precision Rods "R. Sealey's Match Winner J.F.T" ... a 13ft. 6in. 3 piece rod with a Spanish Reed butt, Spanish Reed spliced to whole cane centre, and whole cane spliced to split cane tip ... in fact, a 'proper' 50's 'match' rod. (It was actually listed as 'carbon or fibre glass with a split cane tip !)

I have no doubt that it needs work, but as I already have the 11ft. 3in. and 12ft. versions of this rod I needed to make up the set.

I REALLY wish I knew who or what 'J.F.T' was ... and how I wish it was 'F.J.T' !!!

(Mrs. AC. is currently clutching her head and rocking slowly back and forwards in her chair (again) !!! I may be on KP duty for a few days !!! :-( )

[Tengisgol]

Ha, I saw that and fancied it but thought, "no, I don't want to bid against AC!"

[AshbyCut]

Ha, I saw that and fancied it but thought, "no, I don't want to bid against AC!"

Check with me ... if I've got one I won't be bidding !!!

[Marc]

Bumble may know better but that blank, configuration and the handwritten script is very reminiscent of my 'Abbey' match rod. Lovely looking rod AC.

Good luck on finding out more.

[Wagtail]

Ha, I saw that and fancied it but thought, "no, I don't want to bid against AC!"

I saw it too, but didn't want to stop AC getting another rod to go carp fishing with

[LuckyLuca]

Ha, I saw that and fancied it but thought, "no, I don't want to bid against AC!"

I saw it too, but didn't want to stop AC getting another rod to go carp fishing with

Don't tempt him! He's a specimen hunter now

[AllRounder]

Well done Mal. I saw that too and almost gave you a call to make sure you'd spotted it.
Congratulations on your new PB carp, hope the top joint recovers from the experience!

[PershoreHarrier]

It certainly was not me bidding against you AC - I would not be so bold.

However, it certainly has the appearance of a nice rod and I wish you all the best with it.

[Trickydicky3]

Sealey Match-winner FT 13ft 6in.

I recently bought one of these at auction in a large bundle and didn't know it was in the bundle. I had bought the bundle because I had seen a hardy split cane fly rod that was hidden in the group that was all tied together, ( I actually purchased 63 rods plus bags, brass reels , nets, and boxes of mixed tackle).

The question I would like to ask is, can you recomend me to the tradesman I need to bring the rod back to its old self.

Many thanks

Richard Kent

[Duckett]

Sealey Match-winner FT 13ft 6in.

I recently bought one of these at auction in a large bundle and didn't know it was in the bundle. I had bought the bundle because I had seen a hardy split cane fly rod that was hidden in the group that was all tied together, ( I actually purchased 63 rods plus bags, brass reels , nets, and boxes of mixed tackle).

The question I would like to ask is, can you recomend me to the tradesman I need to bring the rod back to its old self.

Many thanks

Richard Kent

Welcome to TFF Richard. There are a number of rod restorers out there but I, and a fair number of other members, use the wonderful skills and knowledge of Wallys Cast, another forum member.

I fettle with reels but rods are beyond my skills. Though, should you decide to try rod restoration yourself, you’ll find a lot of people willing to give useful advice here.

Phil