I took a punt last month on a well known auction site on a set of coarse and spinning rods in glass, but the reason I pressed the "buy" button was the inclusion of a set of old fishing poles to be included with the rods.
When I collected the items, I was delighted to find I had four cane roach poles between 18' and 21' approx, along with the rods.
From the left, pole 1, no makers name, is fishable, but the bottom section appears missing. It is signed and with a Club name on the biggest section, so may have been like this for decades. Slender split cane tip, this pole has an appointment made for the new season, hope the roach are understanding.
Pole 2 is by Evans, the pick of the four, light and straight with two tops sadly in solid glass.
Pole 3, no makers name, straight with a stubby split cane tip.
Pole 4, no makers name, stubby split cane tip, sets in the section below this, varnished/painted in a hideous dark red.
I cannot match the craftsmanship of Harry H's work, so basic restorations, it will be a shame if these old soldiers campaign no more.
So, lots of work ahead, at least the all ferrules are reasonably good, but where a butt section for pole No. I can be sourced, may be anyones guess.
Four new tips, miles of whipping, maybe one a year is realistic.
Regards Tom.
so my finger moved away from the button. 
