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FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:31 pm
by Jeremy Croxall
I recently acquired an FT Williams the "Forcarp" rod which needs a full refurb.
It has been stripped of rings so I'd be grateful if anyone could provide photos of their rod for reference.
Many thanks in anticipation
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:52 pm
by Danesman
Hi Jeremy, here is an image of my FT Forcarp showing all those lovely colours. It also has the green reel bands and butt cap. If you would like the ring spacings I will dig out a tape measure.
Best
Pete
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:05 pm
by Jeremy Croxall
Danesman wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:52 pm
Hi Jeremy, here is an image of my FT Forcarp showing all those lovely colours. It also has the green reel bands and butt cap. If you would like the ring spacings I will dig out a tape measure.
Best
Pete
Thanks Pete, that's helpful. My rod is an earlier version which predateds the blue/yellow label.
I imagine the rings would have been similar though.
The cane is stained where the rings were so I can see how to space them.
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:21 am
by Danesman
Err the badge is green/yellow lol, do the different colours indicate different ages. I have two Dorsets with a gold diagonal band, do these predate the coloured labels ?
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:53 am
by Coral Maestro
Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:06 pm
by Jeremy Croxall
Danesman wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:21 am
Err the badge is green/yellow lol, do the different colours indicate different ages. I have two Dorsets with a gold diagonal band, do these predate the coloured labels ?
I've only seen blue and yellow labels on what I believe to be the later rods:
This is the style of the earlier rods as I understand it.
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:21 pm
by MWithell
Coral Maestro wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:53 am
Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?
That's a foregonk conclusion.
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:25 pm
by Jeremy Croxall
MWithell wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:21 pm
Coral Maestro wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:53 am
Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?
That's a foregonk conclusion.
I've only just seen this....very clever
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:17 pm
by JAA
Coral Maestro wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:53 am
Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?
No need. In the end, all rods are for gudgeon.
Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 7:31 am
by Coral Maestro
JAA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:17 pm
Coral Maestro wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:53 am
Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?
No need. In the end, all rods are for gudgeon.
Well said! Talking of which, I'll have to have an excursion to the Dordogne river soon and see if I can catch a few.