Any ideas of the maker?

[Penninelad]

Just received this three piece whole cane 13' ferruleless rod from the usual auction site,.It was not much money.Very good quality with bronze rings throughout,part from the butt ring which is nickel silver.No markings on it whatsoever. It came In an unmarked very stout canvas bag.Any ideas as to when it was made and by whom.I'll re whip one or two loose rings and give it a coat of varnish and it will be ready for use.Ideal for the bid wide and Deep South Yorkshire canals.

[Lea Dweller]

It may well have had some identifying features removed in the past, but still an interesting rod. We know that Aspindale produced ferruless rods but I am sure that some of our members will have some useful alternative suggestions!

[Harry H]

It may well have had some identifying features removed in the past, but still an interesting rod. We know that Aspindale produced ferruless rods but I am sure that some of our members will have some useful alternative suggestions!

Didn't Aspindale put those cream coloured butt buttons on there rods as well?

[Duckett]

I spent the best part of 3 years looking for a ferruless rod. The majority I saw in decent condition were by Clayton of Boston, either father or son. In the end, I bought one by J Clayton (link to thread below). The chap who sold it to me was selling another which looked a lot more like yours but wasn’t in as good condition. However, I have a recollection that most of the J Clayton ones I saw had a small alloy band around the top of the female ferrules. Let me know if a close up photograph would help. Yours is a lovely looking rod.

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[Lea Dweller]

I spent the best part of 3 years looking for a ferruless rod. The majority I saw in decent condition were by Clayton of Boston, either father or son. In the end, I bought one by J Clayton (link to thread below). The chap who sold it to me was selling another which looked a lot more like yours but wasn’t in as good condition. However, I have a recollection that most of the J Clayton ones I saw had a small alloy band around the top of the female ferrules. Let me know if a close up photograph would help. Yours is a lovely looking rod.

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I knew that J. Clayton sold a number of different rods, some of them ferruless, but I wasn't sure if they made them or bought them in. They are very interesting rods (ferruless) and not many people produced them, so it will be interesting to see what other members can contribute!

[Lea Dweller]

It may well have had some identifying features removed in the past, but still an interesting rod. We know that Aspindale produced ferruless rods but I am sure that some of our members will have some useful alternative suggestions!

Didn't Aspindale put those cream coloured butt buttons on there rods as well?

I am not sure about the cream coloured buttons, I think that Wal might have a better idea?

[Barbelseeker]

Nice Rod Mark, looking forward to a day on the Canal after the roach again, come March if possible.

[Moley]

The rod in question looks like ones made by A.E Rudge. Just to throw my two pennorth worth into the hat.

As ever,.........

Moley

[Jeremy Croxall]

Martin James? They used cream coloured buttons?

[Wallys-Cast]

I think its Aspindale. Some extra whipping over the years maybe..

Wal.