Don Neish Rod ?

[Ljm183]

Just read somewhere that Don Neish (Dons of Edmonton) worked at J. Pales Fishing Tackle Specialists 20 Station Road, Wood Green, London N22. sometime in the mid 50,s

I have just bought a rod Badged ..... J. Pales......and on the butt section is the name Don written in ink.







Could it be a rod made by Don ?


The rod is called " The Sheffield " @ 10 1/2ft. ..... 2 Piece Round cane butt and tip with spliced split cane




Lee.

[Harry H]

That's a lovely looking rod Lee
Have a look at the link below of my Surfcaster,it looks like he got his labels made at the same place as his previous employer and he also like the design. I don't see why your thoughts are not correct. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=8895&p=124462&hili ... on#p124454

[Lea Dweller]

Hi Lee, I have a Don's of Edmonton cane carp rod and the "Don's" writing looks very much the same as yours. We will have to meet up and compare?

All the best,
Ted

[Ljm183]

Hi Lee, I have a Don's of Edmonton cane carp rod and the "Don's" writing looks very much the same as yours. We will have to meet up and compare?

All the best,
Ted

Yes Ted Tea and compare sounds good , just restoring the rod as it needed a set of ring,s . Will call or message when it,s done

Lee.

[Lea Dweller]

That will be great!

[ReelMaker]

Dear sir,could you have any ideas the weight of the rod.?Reelmaker

[Ljm183]

Dear sir,could you have any ideas the weight of the rod.?Reelmaker

Reelmaker the rod weighs 10 1/2oz

The rod,s having a new set of ring,s and a full re-whip

Changed the butt ring for a nice lined model

[Ljm183]

That's a lovely looking rod Lee
Have a look at the link below of my Surfcaster,it looks like he got his labels made at the same place as his previous employer and he also like the design. I don't see why your thoughts are not correct. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=8895&p=124462&hili ... on#p124454

Thanks for the link Harry

It makes a very nice small river trotting rod, nice and light in the hand. Just have to find a small river local with some fish in.

[Ljm183]

Getting there

[LuckyLuca]

Looking really good Lee!