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Newbie
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:56 pm
by PJCully
Evening all. I’m Paul from Thirsk. A newbie really at 47, been fishing only the last ten years for carp, barbel. Last couple of years been going a little more B.B. and Chris Yates.
Would really love some information about a couple of cane rods I’ve bought recently,
Wondered the age of this Alcock light caster I got for an incredible £7, it has the gold label on it and screw fitting, won’t let me post pic, and a beautiful fly rod that arrived today, £10 steal of eBay, cannot wait to have a try for some trout. ‘A Lee Rod’ it says black demon on the label and came in a allcocks bag, appreciate if anyone could give me anymore history to these?
On the look for a cane barbel/carp and I’m complete
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Re: Newbie
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 10:56 pm
by Duebel
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Welcome to the TFF, PJCully!
I can't help you with the rods, but posting a pictures is pretty easy.
Select Full editor & Preview
Select the square green white black icon and do what your computer or phone tells you
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Re: Newbie
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 11:27 pm
by Richard Jackson
Good evening Paul , welcome to the forum , I am afraid a I cannot help with your rods but I am sure one of the other more knowledgeable members will be along shortly
Re: Newbie
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 11:59 pm
by Mark
Welcome to the forum Paul, have a look at this link for posting pictures.
viewtopic.php?f=113&t=24795
Re: Newbie
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:36 am
by PJCully
Thanks for warm welcome guys and the advice, so am curious about this lightcaster, I wondered if it is a newer model?
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/INeOV7m.jpg)
And also this lovely A Lee Rod (can’t wait to try it out)
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/4wxMUGe.jpg)
Any information about the fly including what might be a nice reel and how do I find out the WF??? (I know, annoying newbies with their constant questions...)
Thank you all v much.
Paul
Re: Newbie
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:06 am
by Beresford
Welcome Paul. Finding out the AFTM of a cane fly rod is a process of trial and error and it depends how much line you typically want to cast. If your new to fly fishing and don't have any lines then I'd get a couple of cheap ones to see how the weights feel. I'd try a #5DT F first and see what that feels like and if it loads the rod. Start with a short line though. You'll sense if you are overloading the rod or if you feel you are having to cast a long line to load it sufficiently. If you have to cast a long line but don't want or need to where you'll be fishing you can go up a weight. Once you know what suits you, the rod and the fishing situation then buy an appropriate line of good quality.
If you already have lines then it's a case of trial and error. Lots of older cane fly rods like yours tend to be rated 5/6.
Re: Newbie
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:43 am
by Tom
WELCOME!
Re: Newbie
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:06 am
by Keston
Welcome to the forum .
Re: Newbie
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:09 am
by Wallys-Cast
Hi Paul. Welcome to the forum.
You did very well to find the rods at those prices.
The Light Caster is a very popular rod and has been around for a long time. I have it here in a 1938 catalogue and still available in a 1959 catalogue. It was also sold under many different makers logos so probably supplied by Allcocks as a trade rod.
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The Black Demon is in my 1967 and 1969 Allcocks catalogues but I cant find any earlier mention of it. This is about the time Allcocks, Youngs and Lee of Redditch were bought out by Shakespeare and traded under the Top Tackle banner.
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From the same catalogue is this line rating and reel size guide for Allcocks fly rods.
I hope this helps your search and good luck when you decide to give them an outing.
Wal.
Re: Newbie
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:06 pm
by Julian
Welcome aboard.
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