On the off-chance that anyone was wondering ...

[Crucian]

Well done Mal, really pleased for you.

[Tengisgol]

Blimey Mal, that must be some rod room now!

[Julian]

A superb acquisition Mal, Looking forward to reports of you using it.

[AshbyCut]

Blimey Mal, that must be some rod room now!

That's 'rooms,' Sir. Man-cave, bedroom, and spilling out onto the landing.

I'm applying for Mrs. AC's beatification in the near future !!!

[Jeremy Croxall]

That's a very astute acquisition Mal, what provenance! It will no doubt be a joy to use and even more lovely to look at.....you'll probably miss a lot of bites!!

[AshbyCut]

That's a very astute acquisition Mal, what provenance! It will no doubt be a joy to use and even more lovely to look at.....you'll probably miss a lot of bites!!

Bites ??? What are they ???

[Hovis]

Well done Mal. Absolutely made up for you safe in the knowledge it'll get used again in the future.

[Jeremy Croxall]

That's a very astute acquisition Mal, what provenance! It will no doubt be a joy to use and even more lovely to look at.....you'll probably miss a lot of bites!!

Bites ??? What are they ???

You know... the irritating itch from midges and mosquitos etc on the back of your neck and hands that you get when admiring a beautiful cane rod whilst pretending to be fishing

[AshbyCut]

That's a very astute acquisition Mal, what provenance! It will no doubt be a joy to use and even more lovely to look at.....you'll probably miss a lot of bites!!

Bites ??? What are they ???

You know... the irritating itch from midges and mosquitos etc on the back of your neck and hands that you get when admiring a beautiful cane rod whilst pretending to be fishing

AAAAHHHH !!! I get plenty of those !!!

[Shropshire Lad]

Is that one of the all split cane versions of the B James Avocets?, and are these rods rarer than the whole cane butt versions? I believe they were the last models made in this series.