I have been using one this last season for a multitude of different tasks from flicking a small mepps spinner to trotting a local small river and catching small carp from tight swims. It has been a great little rod and a pleasure to use.
One of the reasons for the temptation was that the previous owner had whipped a large red glass butt ring straddling the script. Just so happens that I need exactly such a ring for a heavier spinning rod that I am working on so a deal was done.
I have just removed the ring and there is a lovely little round Allcocks transfer underneath the whipping but covered in rough varnish! The last couple of hours have been spent with a fresh scalpel, fine wet and dry and plenty of breath holding. I dare not dig any deeper as I fear damaging what is left so will preserve with a fresh coat of varnish.
There are subtle differences between the two rods but the rings, whipping, ferrules and script are exactly alike. Interestingly the butt cap on the rod with the Allcocks decal in unmarked whilst the other is engraved. Both rod bags and intact labels are the same.
I have just been informed that we now have 'His & Hers' rods
