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Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:00 pm**

About 3 years ago I restored 3 Milward's 'Featherlite' rods of different lengths ... and them sold them all to fund my Precision obsession. They were 3 piece 'match' style rods of Spanish Reed/whole cane/split cane ... 10.5ft., 12ft., and 14ft. versions. I regretted it soon after, so bought a 12ft. version in original condition.

During the time I owned them I saw reference to a "reputedly rare" 11ft., 2 piece version ... but had only seen a photo until this one turned up on a certain internet auction site. Needless to say I decided it would be safest in my care (you know I have a soft spot for 2 piece, 11ft. rods !!! Just ask Jakobus and Colin !!!) ... and the force was with me.

It should be here within the week ! Tincture time !

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:16 pm**

I thought it was - is "a very pretty" rod, too delicate for chub & stuff! Many splices!

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:22 pm**

Olly wrote:I thought it was - is "a very pretty" rod, to delicate for chub & stuff! Many splices!

The catalogue carries the warning "Note.- The "Matchmaster" and "Featherlite" above are designed FOR CONTEST FISHING IN THE U.K. AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY FORM OF HEAVY FISHING.'

... so you're correct in you assumption, Sir. Still water roach, crucian, gudgeon ... especially for a tiddler snatcher like me !

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:32 pm**

Well done that man,never seen one of those before.

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:33 pm**

I did hear about a whacking great carp!?

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:36 pm**

Olly wrote:I did hear about a whacking great carp!?

That was a crucian on steroids, Sir ... and it was all Wagtail's fault !!!

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:42 pm**

Stunning piece of cane my friend s truly great Crucian rod

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 10:14 pm**

AshbyCut wrote:
Olly wrote:I did hear about a whacking great carp!?
That was a crucian on steroids, Sir ... and it was all Wagtail's fault !!!

Posted: **Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:05 pm**

Well done Sir!!!!
There was a great deal of unrepeatable language when i did not win this rod

, but i am glad it went to a fellow TFF member

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:56 am**

Dendrobaena wrote:Well done Sir!!!!
There was a great deal of unrepeatable language when i did not win this rod , but i am glad it went to a fellow TFF member

You have first refusal if I ever decide to part with it, Sir.

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