The Chapman's of Ware "Fred J. Taylor Roach Rod" is a 12ft. 6in., two piece hollow built split cane rod with a separate handle, having a 1lb. test curve.
I've rarely seen one for sale, and certainly not in the condition which this one appears to be ... original in seemingly every way down to the black anodised reel bands. It still has it's original maker's bag, which looks very good indeed too !
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