FT Williams the "Forcarp"
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FT Williams the "Forcarp"
I recently acquired an FT Williams the "Forcarp" rod which needs a full refurb.
It has been stripped of rings so I'd be grateful if anyone could provide photos of their rod for reference.
Many thanks in anticipation
It has been stripped of rings so I'd be grateful if anyone could provide photos of their rod for reference.
Many thanks in anticipation
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Hi Jeremy, here is an image of my FT Forcarp showing all those lovely colours. It also has the green reel bands and butt cap. If you would like the ring spacings I will dig out a tape measure.
Best
Pete
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Thanks Pete, that's helpful. My rod is an earlier version which predateds the blue/yellow label.
I imagine the rings would have been similar though.
The cane is stained where the rings were so I can see how to space them.
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Err the badge is green/yellow lol, do the different colours indicate different ages. I have two Dorsets with a gold diagonal band, do these predate the coloured labels ?
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?
What do they know of fishing who know only one fish and one way to fish for him?
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
I've only seen blue and yellow labels on what I believe to be the later rods:
This is the style of the earlier rods as I understand it.
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
That's a foregonk conclusion.
Malcolm
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
I've only just seen this....very clever
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
No need. In the end, all rods are for gudgeon.
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Re: FT Williams the "Forcarp"
Well said! Talking of which, I'll have to have an excursion to the Dordogne river soon and see if I can catch a few.
What do they know of fishing who know only one fish and one way to fish for him?
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