As part of a mixed auction lot a few weeks ago I got a strange combination travel rod that had a reversible butt that, using an intermediate joint, could be set up with with various pieces either as a light fly rod or as a spinning rod (c. #4 or #5):
This is the logo on the intermediate. Anyone know who the manufacturer was?
Anyone recognise this logo?
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Anyone recognise this logo?
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Re: Anyone recognise this logo?
It is a 1950/60's Japanese import often sold in Woolies.
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Re: Anyone recognise this logo?
I had a Japanese one very similar - unfortunately if you caught a fish of almost any weight - it got a set!
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Good for growing runner beans, otherwise ornamental!!
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Re: Anyone recognise this logo?
I have a similar rod although it has less pieces. I bought mine recently because it reminded me of a rod from my childhood. I have used it to catch a trout on the fly, the original failed to hold a double figure pike on a tight line.
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Nigel Rainton wrote: ↑Thu Mar 25, 2021 9:13 pm I have a similar rod although it has less pieces. I bought mine recently because it reminded me of a rod from my childhood. I have used it to catch a trout on the fly, the original failed to hold a double figure pike on a tight line.
I have one.
I have often thought about using it, but never have.
They are obviously not held in high regard , but nevertheless, they are a piece of Angling history.
Very interesting that they were sold in Woolworths at one time.
Like a lot more, I have a soft spot for "woolies", having spent plenty of pocket money with them on fishing tackle and sweets, or "spice", as they were often called, in my part of Yorkshire, "when I were a lad".........
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By the look of the handle it's obviously had quite a bit of use. The container bag was completely ragged. I suspect the spin rod setup may be rather more useful than the fly, could be used for drop-shotting for perch.
Came as part of a lot which included a v nice Nottingham-Sheffield starback and a virtually unused Trudex.
Came as part of a lot which included a v nice Nottingham-Sheffield starback and a virtually unused Trudex.
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What is your favourite word?
I suspect it could be “love”, despite its drawbacks in the rhyming department.
Björn Ulvaeus
What is your favourite word?
I suspect it could be “love”, despite its drawbacks in the rhyming department.
Björn Ulvaeus