Yet Another Anonymous Rod Thread...

[Walkerburt]

A salmon rod, one that belonged to Harry Ellis, my grandfather, built as a fly rod but also has an inbuilt spinning rod due to a shorter stronger tip section and an extra handle.

I have been over every inch with the magnifying glass, but not a clue as to who built it - any ideas would be welcome - dated 1935/1939, I think.

[Walkerburt]

Forgot to mention, I’ve just got it back from Stephen Woolley after a few week’s in intensive care. The workmanship is truly magnificent and my man cave has the lovely aroma of about four coats of varnish - I don’t want to put it back in the bag and I just sit there looking at it.

Stephen, many thanks,

Kind Regards
Phil

[Duckett]

II can’t help you with identification but I can give you an excise to leave it out of the bag ....... so long as you can smell the varnish, it’s still curing!

[Walkerburt]

You’re absolutely right, but hey, this is good stuff, man.....

[Tengisgol]

...and don’t put it anywhere near extreme temperatures is my advice, as it finishes that curing process!