Ok ... call it "Lock Down Fever" ... but it's all part of my "Master Plan" !!! (more of which later ... I promise. Suffice to say a hint is in my Screen Name !)
How could I resist this ??? ... listed in the Albert Smith & Co. 1937 catalogue under "Very Superior Match Rods" ... a 13ft 6in, 4 piece "The Majestic" ... a canal roach rod if I have ever read a description of one !!!
Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
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Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Re: Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
That looks like a quality job, very nice indeed!
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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Re: Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
There’s something about the look of dark cane and bronze fittings that really appeals to me. Nice find
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Re: Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
Lovely find Mal.
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Re: Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
I must say, that looks really nice. Good find, well done Sir!
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Re: Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
It certainly does have a quality look about it. 13.5ft and only 15 ounces, that's really good for a four piece cane rod with brass fittings.
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Re: Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
Hello Mal -I think we should crown you the "Rod Detective" .
I read your posts and you manage to find these little gems....long may it last.
Thank you for sharing
All the best
Nige.
I read your posts and you manage to find these little gems....long may it last.
Thank you for sharing
All the best
Nige.
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Re: Albert Smith & Co., Redditch, "The Majestic"
Remarkable really that a long wisp of a rod like that can make it to 83 years old and be in such superb condition! Cherished for generations - what a great find AC