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Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 12:49 pm
by Pallenpool
Reedling wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:58 am
As with all lines................
In two pictures - what a bend on that rod - fantastic stuff - have no fear! But DEFINITELY SET THE CLUTCH or use a pin.
Welcome to the TFF
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:38 am
by Mark_Jenkins
So much good advice, thank you chaps!
I’m sure that if I use it with a pin first I will get a better feel for its abilities.
Looking forward to putting a bend in it now, just need the weather...while I am waiting I will continue with my new book J W Martin, my fishing days and ways.
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 6:51 am
by Mark_Jenkins
So much good advice, thank you chaps!
(Nice crossing paths again Wal)
I’m sure that if I use it with a pin first I will get a better feel for its abilities.
Looking forward to putting a bend in it now, just need the weather...while I am waiting I will read about fishing with my new book J W Martin, my fishing days and ways.
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:40 am
by RBTraditional
Mark if you bought the rod from Wal (Dr Cane) you’ve got yourself a belter of a rod, his restoration work is superb and his knowledge of rods unrivalled.
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:53 pm
by Mark_Jenkins
Sorry, I did not see this post earlier.
It is indeed from Wal although I did not know him as Dr Cane.
That only adds to the character of the rod to understand a bit about its history and who has previously cared for it.
It has been on my wish list for a while and very pleased to own it.
Now, I just need some good weather.......
Thanks for your post.
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:18 pm
by BendSomeCane
This beautiful fish fell to my chapman 550 at Ravenfield Ponds 3 years ago.. it’s a wonderful old estate pond from the 1700’s ... The fish is my only 20lber at 21:8
10lb Berkeley trilene fluorocarbon line .
Bendsomecane
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:24 pm
by BendSomeCane
September Barbel from the Trent
A glorious early autumn fish ..
Chapman 550 ... restored by Jason White of Dorset.
AJP deluxe by Chris Lythe
Line by Berkeley Flurocarbon 10lb
Barbel by the glorious river Trent
Bendsomecane
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:36 pm
by Gudgeon Basher
Wonderful fish BSC how you manage to land a fish like that whilst taking photos of the bend in the rod is just beyond me.
Normally all I manage to do whilst playing fish is knock over my tea and kick over my maggots
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:33 pm
by BendSomeCane
Gudgeon Basher wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:36 pm
Wonderful fish BSC how you manage to land a fish like that whilst taking photos of the bend in the rod is just beyond me.
Normally all I manage to do whilst playing fish is knock over my tea and kick over my maggots
My best advice is to get your phone in your right hand whilst taking the best shot and in doing so kicking over a cup of tea and box of maggots .....
I take my stance entirely on luck my friend .. nothing else
Bendsomecane
Re: Chapman 550
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:36 pm
by AshbyCut
Gudgeon Basher wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:36 pm
Wonderful fish BSC how you manage to land a fish like that whilst taking photos of the bend in the rod is just beyond me. Normally all I manage to do whilst playing fish is knock over my tea and kick over my maggots
Best plan is to get your Ghillie to take the photos. Sir !