Is this worth bidding on?
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MGs
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Re: Is this worth bidding on?
Looks good to me. I'm not sure about the new handle but that is just a personal thing. The seller is a member on here. The Octofloat is a good all round rod.
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AshbyCut
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Re: Is this worth bidding on?
A nice all-round, general purpose bottom rod which I've heard of coping with carp up to 15lbs ... and being sold by a gentleman who is a TFF member whose work is highly regarded.
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Blueavocet
Re: Is this worth bidding on?
If I'm right, IJM is one of our very own forum members?! If true, then that should provide confidence Fred. You should in any case look at the track record of the seller, especially for remarks relating to past rods sold.
The rod looks in very good refurbished condition. The ferrules suggest quite an early model I think, so irrespective of who is selling, I then tend to ask them whether these are a firm fit. Good used condition to me means that the top bits don't fly off into the drink first cast. Octofloats for the officienados may not be top of the purist league, but I find them very pleasant rods to use. Hope this is of some help. With rods there is always some risk buying by photo, so the more you know about the track record the better. Bob
The rod looks in very good refurbished condition. The ferrules suggest quite an early model I think, so irrespective of who is selling, I then tend to ask them whether these are a firm fit. Good used condition to me means that the top bits don't fly off into the drink first cast. Octofloats for the officienados may not be top of the purist league, but I find them very pleasant rods to use. Hope this is of some help. With rods there is always some risk buying by photo, so the more you know about the track record the better. Bob
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Ljm183
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Re: Is this worth bidding on?
Just i a bit of info on the rod.
When i got the rod all the rings were rusted and the cork on the handle was weak and ready to fall off but the cane was very good so the rod had to to go back on the bank.
The mid to tip ferrule is original but the butt to mid ferrule was worn so has been replaced.
Blueavocet is correct the rod is an early model, it had porcelain line butt and tip rings, these have been replaced with later agatine lined ones.
I can guarantee the tip section wont fly off into the drink first cast.
Thanks again everyone for your comment,s.
Lee.
When i got the rod all the rings were rusted and the cork on the handle was weak and ready to fall off but the cane was very good so the rod had to to go back on the bank.
The mid to tip ferrule is original but the butt to mid ferrule was worn so has been replaced.
Blueavocet is correct the rod is an early model, it had porcelain line butt and tip rings, these have been replaced with later agatine lined ones.
I can guarantee the tip section wont fly off into the drink first cast.
Thanks again everyone for your comment,s.
Lee.