Milwards Floatrover split cane rod
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2023 3:58 pm
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.
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.