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Valise Rod
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:18 am
by Ljm183
Sowerbutts Valise Rod
Each section is 22in long.
Makes 2 rods of 8ft 6in and 6ft 8in
1 tip split cane the other two greanheart
Fitted with low bells rings
Ready to use.
Re: Valise Rod
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:57 pm
by Harry H
Very nice indeed 1920s?
Re: Valise Rod
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:45 pm
by Ljm183
Maybe earlier Harry. Found this in a 2007 Fishing Tackle Auction Catalogue (Chiswick Town Hall).
But my one has a cork handle so not sure.
Re: Valise Rod
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:02 am
by Pentonhook
A poachers rod then Lee.
Re: Valise Rod
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:03 pm
by Ljm183
Pentonhook wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:02 am
A poachers rod then Lee.
Yep .... Long coat .... Inside pocket....
Re: Valise Rod
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:49 pm
by Nobby
Valise is an old word for a briefcase, originally French, it meant any luggage or bag that can be carried by hand, but the English use generally meant a businessman's briefcase. Maybe intended for those business types who wanted to fish in their lunch break? :-)
Milward's did something similar aimed at the military, both coarse and fly rods. But such little-sectioned rods are great for taking on holiday.
Even John Wilson made one.......
