Milwards Floatrover split cane rod

[Mike Crompton]

Hi, Everyone.
Just bought a Milwards Flootrover split cane rod, 11ft with solid cork handle and agatine butt and tip from my local Antique Centre in Lancaster.
On the opposite side to the Milwards logo is the number 77924. I would like to know the date when this rod made? Is there a clue in this number?
I have checked other posts indicating nos relating to other Milwards but this is not definitive. Does someone have knowledge about dating these rods. I have seen Milwards catalogues showing the Floatrover from 1959 to 1962.
I would like information as to the when they started and finished production.
My rod is in very good original condition with a green bag and cannot wait to pair it up with “Trudex” or “Rapidex” centre pin to fish the margins.
Many thanks.
Mike.

[Wanderer]

Sounds good to me Mike.
Hope you get some information from the knowledgeable people on here..

[Eddy Pools]

From my catalogues and a listing on here the Floatrover was available at least between 1956 and 1965

I'm sorry but I don't know how to establish the date of manufacture from the serial number

I hope that you get as much enjoyment from your Floatrover as I do from mine

[Mike Crompton]

Hi, Eddy, and the Wanderer.
Thanks for the information. It seems quite a powerful yet sensitive rod and I look forward to taking it to the water side. I find that there is something special about using a split cane rod, cannot put a reason for this but it is so satisfying. But I am an octogenarian traditionalist!
Many thanks.
Mike.

[CraigM]

Mine is numbered 15317 .

I use it for trout & chub on the River Wey.

It's last "good " fish was a 2 & 1/2 lb brown trout.