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Do not know if this is a Dorset or something else.Any ideas.

'The Dorset' is a 3 piece rod which came in 11ft. and 12ft. versions ... and one 12 footer I brought back to life which had an additional 'short' tip which I was told the late owner used when barbel and leger fishing (possibly a 'home made' addition as I've not seen another).

That rod can be seen in this thread :-

viewtopic.php?f=197&t=9439&hilit=Dorset

I use a Dorset and a Dorset Deluxe(and a Rushton)and although the whippings are similar they are a little finer than on your rod and they of course have the the usual transfer.Is it similar to the Foravon mentioned in another current thread?

10ft Foravon Or Forcarp

This is only a two piece rod so not a Dorset.Try again

I have a Foravon so a Forcarp coul be right.The three rods were my fathers so I know nought as to the type of rods.

As the cork handle is 30 inches rules out the Carp ?

I have a forcarp the whipping is red and black striped on mine,like Dennis the menaces jumper..

Dallan47 wrote:As the cork handle is 30 inches rules out the Carp ?

I have 2 Forcarp models and both have a Handle of 31 1/2, in length including the rubber button.

My rod is also 31 1/2 so think it could be a Forcarp.Thanks