The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

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

BJMason wrote: 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:

Same fellow - and a talented chap he is too!

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.

That sounds like eBay seller 'Arni'.