Bought today , this 12ft three piece split cane Sowerbutts rod
It need,s a couple of ferrules re-glued and a set of intermediate ring,s as most have signs of corrosion. The writing in Indian ink say,s "T&H Sowerbutts & Son London and 11ft which is obviously a mistake as the rod is 12ft. Writing all look,s original.
A slightly stronger version of the Sowerbutts Sprite it will make a very nice Barbel Rod.
It also came with two tip sections one stronger than the other.
T.H. Sowerbutts 12ft (Barbel Rod)
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T.H. Sowerbutts 12ft (Barbel Rod)
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Re: T.H. Sowerbutts 12ft (Barbel Rod)
Very nice Lee, where do you find such gems?
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Pafpuff wrote:Very nice Lee, where do you find such gems?
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You have a lovely rod there.
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Excellent find, Sir.
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Re: T.H. Sowerbutts 12ft (Barbel Rod)
The rod looks great! And I love the misstake in the text.Ljm183 wrote:11ft which is obviously a mistake as the rod is 12ft.[/img]
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Re: T.H. Sowerbutts 12ft (Barbel Rod)
Ferrules done / Rings Done / a coat of varnish over the whole rod and its ready to fish with.
A couple of ferrule stoppers found for it.
It,s a very nice hollow built barbel rod, 12ft and quite powerful.
A couple of ferrule stoppers found for it.
It,s a very nice hollow built barbel rod, 12ft and quite powerful.