FT Williams the "Forcarp"

[Jeremy Croxall]

I recently acquired an FT Williams the "Forcarp" rod which needs a full refurb.
It has been stripped of rings so I'd be grateful if anyone could provide photos of their rod for reference.
Many thanks in anticipation

[Danesman]

Hi Jeremy, here is an image of my FT Forcarp showing all those lovely colours. It also has the green reel bands and butt cap. If you would like the ring spacings I will dig out a tape measure.

Best
Pete

[Jeremy Croxall]

Hi Jeremy, here is an image of my FT Forcarp showing all those lovely colours. It also has the green reel bands and butt cap. If you would like the ring spacings I will dig out a tape measure.

Best
Pete

Thanks Pete, that's helpful. My rod is an earlier version which predateds the blue/yellow label.
I imagine the rings would have been similar though.
The cane is stained where the rings were so I can see how to space them.

[Danesman]

Err the badge is green/yellow lol, do the different colours indicate different ages. I have two Dorsets with a gold diagonal band, do these predate the coloured labels ?

[Coral Maestro]

Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?

[Jeremy Croxall]

Err the badge is green/yellow lol, do the different colours indicate different ages. I have two Dorsets with a gold diagonal band, do these predate the coloured labels ?

I've only seen blue and yellow labels on what I believe to be the later rods:



This is the style of the earlier rods as I understand it.

[MWithell]

Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?

That's a foregonk conclusion.

[Jeremy Croxall]

Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?

That's a foregonk conclusion.

I've only just seen this....very clever

[JAA]

Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?

No need. In the end, all rods are for gudgeon.

[Coral Maestro]

Did they do a "Forgudgeon"?

No need. In the end, all rods are for gudgeon.

Well said! Talking of which, I'll have to have an excursion to the Dordogne river soon and see if I can catch a few.