Just found interesting information on B.James of Ealing rod information that tells of the Mark IV in action caught over 20lbs from 1952-1957 They did do well.
B.James & Son Ealing Richard Walker Catalogue
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Re: B.James & Son Ealing Richard Walker Catalogue
Interesting to read the 'hand built throughout' and that the S/U was intended for pike!
I see Bracken Lake gets a couple of mentions.
I see Bracken Lake gets a couple of mentions.
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£10 12 shillings and 6 pence! - I'll take two please
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Re: B.James & Son Ealing Richard Walker Catalogue
As a lad, that's what I paid for mine - it took me ages to save for it! And I still have it and use it.£10 12 shillings and 6 pence! - I'll take two please