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Hi all, I've just read through this post and followed it towards Bob Brookes mentioned article Aug 2017 re: WH Norris. What a wonderful story it puts this rod into prospective . A great find,such joy, follow Bobs footsteps.Tony

Bob Brookes wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:53 pm .........also, check out Bill (Knocker) Norris in Traditional Fishing Tackle Shops on TFF.

I loved the "Story of a Rod" Bob and it answers a couple of questions. The rod I have is all original apart from the swing tip adaptor and "R H H" are the initials of the original owner. The rod I have just purchased is 12'9",I do not see in your excellent thread the size of your "Knocker" match rod?

Fredline wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:31 am

Bob Brookes wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:53 pm .........also, check out Bill (Knocker) Norris in Traditional Fishing Tackle Shops on TFF.

I loved the "Story of a Rod" Bob and it answers a couple of questions. The rod I have is all original apart from the swing tip adaptor and "R H H" are the initials of the original owner. The rod I have just purchased is 12'9",I do not see in your excellent thread the size of your "Knocker" match rod?

Hi John,
I have measured mine and it is about 12' 3". The tip section is about 3" shorter than the others but I cannot recall ever having a breakage, so I think that it how it was made. I could be wrong as it has been a long while!
Bob

Having had a conversation with John (Fredline) regarding ferruless cane rods, I have handled several over the years and I think they are great! The only down side to them was explained to me years ago by a rod builder. He explained that the idea was to eliminate the weight of the usual metal ferrules on a 'Match' rod. Various ways of strengthening the female joints were tried, usually extra whipping and occasionally a small metal band. Even with this, after very frequent use the comparative weakness of this system compared to metal ferrules could show. I think that the arrival of fibreglass rods put paid to any further development of this kind!

Having had a conversation with John (Fredline) regarding ferruless cane rods, I have handled several over the years and I think they are great! The only down side to them was explained to me years ago by a rod builder. He explained that the idea was to eliminate the weight of the usual metal ferrules on a 'Match' rod. Various ways of strengthening the female joints were tried, usually extra whipping and occasionally a small metal band. Even with this, after very frequent use the comparative weakness of this system compared to metal ferrules could show. I think that the arrival of fibreglass rods put paid to any further development of this kind!

Having had a conversation with John (Fredline) regarding ferruless cane rods, I have handled several over the years and I think they are great! The only down side to them was explained to me years ago by a rod builder. He explained that the idea was to eliminate the weight of the usual metal ferrules on a 'Match' rod. Various ways of strengthening the female joints were tried, usually extra whipping and occasionally a small metal band. Even with this, after very frequent use the comparative weakness of this system compared to metal ferrules could show. I think that the arrival of fibreglass rods put paid to any further development of this kind!

Having had a conversation with John (Fredline) regarding ferruless cane rods, I have handled several over the years and I think they are great! The only down side to them was explained to me years ago by a rod builder. He explained that the idea was to eliminate the weight of the usual metal ferrules on a 'Match' rod. Various ways of strengthening the female joints were tried, usually extra whipping and occasionally a small metal band. Even with this, after very frequent use the comparative weakness of this system compared to metal ferrules could show. I think that the arrival of fibreglass rods put paid to any further development of this kind!

Having had a conversation with John (Fredline) regarding ferruless cane rods, I have handled several over the years and I think they are great! The only down side to them was explained to me years ago by a rod builder. He explained that the idea was to eliminate the weight of the usual metal ferrules on a 'Match' rod. Various ways of strengthening the female joints were tried, usually extra whipping and occasionally a small metal band. Even with this, after very frequent use the comparative weakness of this system compared to metal ferrules could show. I think that the arrival of fibreglass rods put paid to any further development of this kind!

OK Ted, we get the point!!

Sorry everyone I only meant to post this once! Old people eh? p.s. I don't have the option to delete the repeat posts?