Roach or Grayling not sure.

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Bumble
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Roach or Grayling not sure.

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10ft 6inches of stunning cane with a handle to die for. Very early Ogden Smith pictures don't do it justice will better when on the bank.
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A lesser man would be jealous ... well ... ok ... I am a bit !!!

Simply lovely to look at, Sir.
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Seeing that after what I mentioned, I just feel embarrassed . Stunning.
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It's another beauty Bumble!

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That is a very nice handle bumble, does it add much weight?

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Very nice. A fine grain on the handle. Any idea what wood it is?
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Ryan it adds very little weight but balances the rod beautifully I have no idea what wood it is.
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MGs wrote:Very nice. A fine grain on the handle. Any idea what wood it is?
Looking at the grain and colour I would say it's Oak but I have been wrong before now. Fine looking rod what ever it is.
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It looks a real cracker Bumble, what reel would you match with this one?

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