Perhaps that's why Robert Sealey made the handle on this straight taper version 20 inches long, instead of 21 1/2 inches on the other ... or perhaps it was at a customer's request. We'll never know of course, but it's fun to speculate.
The quality of CaneAndAble's restoration is, of course, impeccable ... and having the Tom Watson of Nottingham retailers sticker still in place adds to the charm of this lovely rod.
I'm hoping that circumstances allow me to compare the actions of the two rods side by side this coming weekend.
It was a pleasure to meet up with Paul ... and I thank him for passing custody of this rod over to me.
