The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi there
I have a Milwards Swimaster and a Milwards Floatmaster. Other than the swimaster having chrome finsh intermediate rigs compared to the floatmaster which has a darker finish to the rings what are the differences between the rods as they both appear very similar to me and were they intended for different purposes?

Mike

Just to say I have managed to obtain a Milwards catalogue for 1962 and it appears "The Swimaster" is hollow built split cane in the butt and middle joint with a solid split cane top and is more of a light float/match rod, whereas "The Floatmaster" is solid split cane throughout and is meant for float fishing for bigger fish. The catalogue is very informative especially as I also have a couple of Milwards "Featherlites", spanish reed with split cane tops.
So if anyone needs any info concerning early 60's Milwards tackle I may be able to help.

That's nice to know MrCrabtree, thank you. :thumb: