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Damflask
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The General

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A few pics of a recently restored Hardy ' The General' An evilbay purchase restored by Wal.

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Paul F
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Excellent purchase and restore by the master, enjoy using it :Hat:

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That's lovely, like the green, Dr Cane strikes again. :Hat:

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Re: The General

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What a corker! beautiful job. :Thumb:

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Re: The General

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Referencing the politician who "mis-spoke" this last week. A personal mis-thought....
Being aware of a rod named Sapper I assumed that one named General
would be a cut above? What a rude realisation that turned out to be!
I also once bought a rod named Greaves...
Turns out nothing relating to the W/C footballing Jimmy. Oh dear!
Back to topic, that's a nice looking weapon, looks as tho' it should be light to hand too.

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Greaves - The unmelted residue left after animal fat has been rendered. - Used for bait!
From ""Angling Ways by E Marshal-Hardy. Barbel Baits Greaves - Prepared after the manner of stew. Select pieces for the hook.""

The upper class had Hardy Generals - them down there had Allcocks Sappers. :Scared:

Oh! And a lovely restored rod!

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Re: The General

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Thanks Olly... So just as in my old woodwork classes melted horses are involved!
I think I will stick to my version...
I'm still looking out for a rod named Saint to match up!

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Re: The General

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Unfortunately - very true!
In the 60's I had a girlfriend in Sunbury near a Sundeala factory, (who still make hobby/chip boards in Cam, Dursley), who used this glue only at night as I was wending my way home after midnight -- it stunk - really stunk!!

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