yeah thats the fella I started at 19.99, and it increase last half hour i thinks, thought i was gonna bag a bargainljm183 wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-ftw-d ... 2c656a23a4loop erimder wrote:I saw that one, there was another one went for 26.99 I think needed a refurb
I had a bid on that one ,
J.T i was watching the one you won but i did,nt like the look of the middle section it did,nt look right to me, i hope i,m wrong and the rods OK :thumb:
"The Dorset"
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Loop Erimder
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Re: "The Dorset"
Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish
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That's part of the fun though!J.T wrote:Hopefully it's ok, may just need some tlc.
"Be patient and calm-for no man can catch fish in anger."
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Re: "The Dorset"
Dorset arrived and while it does need some work the cane appears to be ok.
Mostly just the varnish pealing off, I am going to keep it for Winter and have a crack at a bit of restoration work myself. :thumb:
Mostly just the varnish pealing off, I am going to keep it for Winter and have a crack at a bit of restoration work myself. :thumb:
"piscator non solum piscatur"
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Re: "The Dorset"
ljm183 wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-ftw-d ... 2c656a23a4loop erimder wrote:I saw that one, there was another one went for 26.99 I think needed a refurb
I had a bid on that one ,
J.T i was watching the one you won but i did,nt like the look of the middle section it did,nt look right to me, i hope i,m wrong and the rods OK :thumb:
I bought this rod.
The mid section is fine. All rings were rusty, the butt ferrule beyond repair and the handle shot.
It is now stripped, with new shives fitted. Replacement guides and ferrules bought from H&H.
The biggest problem has been finding the green and red twist bindings. Have gone for light green silk frim olivers with scarlet tippings and intermediates.
Will post photo's as the rod progresses.
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Re: "The Dorset"
Progress has been slow of late but the rod is completely stripped, the handle shaped, winch fittings in place and ferrules fitted.
Rings and thread are sourced, light green and red, amber agate tip and butt high bells.
Then the sacry bit - varnishing.
Rings and thread are sourced, light green and red, amber agate tip and butt high bells.
Then the sacry bit - varnishing.
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RicGough
Re: "The Dorset"
To be fair, this is a better photo - shadows at the top fluted bit dont really do the handle many favours in the last one.
Not perfect, but I'm happy as a first attempt and feels silky smooth in the hand.
Not perfect, but I'm happy as a first attempt and feels silky smooth in the hand.
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Re: "The Dorset"
Looking great sir, can't wait to see the finished rod. 
"piscator non solum piscatur"