My first chapmans

[Harry H]

This was custom made for the sellers father, its called the "Walton" for his fishing trips to Walton on the Naze in Essex.
So the next question what will be restored first the rod or Walton Pier where I intend to take it for its christening.
It's 11ft with wine coloured whippings with copper on the bottom leg of the butt ring, tip ring and the ferrules.
Also has a sliding reel seat with patent details which I've not seen on a sea rod before.

[Lea Dweller]

That is a great find Richard, does it need restoring? It looks to be in good condition, certainly a 'one off'

[Harry H]

That is a great find Richard, does it need restoring? It looks to be in good condition, certainly a 'one off'

Yes it does Ted the rings need replacing so it can be used with confidence, it also needs a clean up and revarnish. I haven't put it together yet and give it a waggle to see if the ferrule need refitting

[Lea Dweller]

That is a great find Richard, does it need restoring? It looks to be in good condition, certainly a 'one off'

Yes it does Ted the rings need replacing so it can be used with confidence, it also needs a clean up and revarnish. I haven't put it together yet and give it a waggle to see if the ferrule need refitting

I am sure that you will do a grand job!

[Wallys-Cast]

That looks a beast of a rod Richard, probably double built too.
Ideal for big dead baits and monster catfish.

Wal.

[Harry H]

That looks a beast of a rod Richard, probably double built too.
Ideal for big dead baits and monster catfish.

Wal.

It is indeed a monster Wal weighing in at 2lb 2oz, 8mm at the tip, 20mm at the butt with a 25mm handle. Double built? How can you tell? I wonder if Chapmans have any records.

[Ljm183]

Sorry H .

Not Custom Made ... It's in the Chapman Catalogue

[Harry H]

Sorry H .

Not Custom Made ... It's in the Chapman Catalogue

No need to be sorry Lee just going by the previous owner, thanks for the picture and info
About the only thing that would give it trouble of Walton Pier is if I hooked the lifeboat.