Rod Fisher wrote: Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:19 pmIs it the whole cane bottom version or the all split cane version?Mr B wrote: Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:19 am Rod inscription is:
Avon Perfection.
B.James and Sons.
England.
Mr B.
All split cane... probably being made later as in England. I understand some of the earlier ones were whole cane bottom, but, as you said, must be rear now none seen for a while...
They are nice capable rods but can feel a bit floppier than you're probably used to.
Ritchard Walker Mk1V Avon Perfection.
-
Mr B
- Tench
- Posts: 2506
- Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:54 pm
- 8
- Location: London south east.
Re: Ritchard Walker Mk1V Avon Perfection.
The close season is an important and interesting time for the Angler who set out to catch big fish. It is a timely opportunity for him to make new tackle or renovate old. There are no end of jobs to do, apart from those horrible things called Gardens!
-
Duckett
- Rainbow Trout
- Posts: 3134
- Joined: Wed May 17, 2017 2:42 pm
- 7
- Location: Stratford E15
Re: Ritchard Walker Mk1V Avon Perfection.
Wise words Mr B!Mr B wrote: Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:25 pm Oh no, sorry Mrs B, another B James rod on my list! (Probably will be coming one way or another) sounds a good combination Olly.
Your Helen seems very happy as well Ducket with her rods.. Treat your ladies right and everything falls in to place.
Mr B.
.Phil
From "... the wilds of the Wirral, whose wayward people both God and good men have quite given up on ...".
-
Tengisgol
- Ferox
- Posts: 5173
- Joined: Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:49 pm
- 11
- Location: Essex Boy
- Contact:
Re: Ritchard Walker Mk1V Avon Perfection.
What is the difference when compared against a B James Avocet?
Where the willows meet the water...
https://sites.google.com/site/tengisgol/
https://sites.google.com/site/tengisgol/
-
Mr B
- Tench
- Posts: 2506
- Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:54 pm
- 8
- Location: London south east.
Re: Ritchard Walker Mk1V Avon Perfection.
I'm not sure but this is a photo from our TFF members book. "Going Fishing With Cane" William Murray.Tengisgol wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 5:21 pm What is the difference when compared against a B James Avocet?
Looks like a price difference and variety as in the but section..
The Avocet must have been a better quality rod.
Im no expert though... just my findings
The close season is an important and interesting time for the Angler who set out to catch big fish. It is a timely opportunity for him to make new tackle or renovate old. There are no end of jobs to do, apart from those horrible things called Gardens!