CHAPMAN SHELFORD

[BJMason]

A couple of picture of my Chapman Shelford that i had refurbished by Jim Arnold who only lives a few miles from me, he has done a fantastic job, the rod stripped back new set of line guide from Chapmans were whipped on and varnished, she now looks as good as new.
Bernard. :D

[Davyr]

Jim Arnold who only lives a few miles from me

Several of The VFC's landing nets and handles were converted from old rods by a Jim Arnold, who I always assumed was a local (i.e. a Norfolkman). Has he moved, was I mistaken, or are there two Jim Arnolds into vintage tackle restoration? :think:

[The VFC]

Same fellow - and a talented chap he is too!

[BJMason]

HI GUYS.
the jim arnold who did my rod live in south Devon near newton abbot, but is also know for his landing net handle, which i have two of plus he makes a very nice bamboo float safe/tube.
bernard.

[Nobby]

That sounds like eBay seller 'Arni'.