Re: Aspindale Bro's Aero 890
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 2:45 pm
Nobby:- here is reference to an 895 I have found. I do have an 887 though! And an 895 sounds very nice at 11" x 2 joints! I shall look for one.
NobbyPost by AndyPop » Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:50 pm
Nobby wrote:
Peter Aspindale once said he thought all their rods were hollow-built, but I think this is a particularly early rod built by the firm set up by Peter's father and uncle; James ( Jas) and William.
It seems the Aero or Aerolite name was only used during this period. Founded in 1946 they soon parted and went their separate ways in 1949. James and his son Peter then re-formed the company and thenceforth used the new 'Dalesman' brand to differentiate them from the old enterprise.
Whilst the pre-Dalesman rods might not even have involved Peter there is no doubt that they too appear to be all hollow-built.
13 foot rods in such early days is a new one to me and indeed I've not heard of an 893 before, but it does fill the gap! We knew of 890, 891, 892, 894 and 896 rods.
I guess that makes it all the more certain there's an 895 out there somewhere....
I wonder if this is what you are looking for Nobby sir?
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11ft 2-piece with a 20" handle. I have fished mainly for Rudd with it, feels sublime, but alas has started to show a couple of the dreaded black lines. Will be restored by someone capable, and yes in case of fire the dog and good lady would be in the lower medal positions!
"Carpe Diem" does not mean "fish of the day."
NobbyPost by AndyPop » Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:50 pm
Nobby wrote:
Peter Aspindale once said he thought all their rods were hollow-built, but I think this is a particularly early rod built by the firm set up by Peter's father and uncle; James ( Jas) and William.
It seems the Aero or Aerolite name was only used during this period. Founded in 1946 they soon parted and went their separate ways in 1949. James and his son Peter then re-formed the company and thenceforth used the new 'Dalesman' brand to differentiate them from the old enterprise.
Whilst the pre-Dalesman rods might not even have involved Peter there is no doubt that they too appear to be all hollow-built.
13 foot rods in such early days is a new one to me and indeed I've not heard of an 893 before, but it does fill the gap! We knew of 890, 891, 892, 894 and 896 rods.
I guess that makes it all the more certain there's an 895 out there somewhere....
I wonder if this is what you are looking for Nobby sir?
Image
11ft 2-piece with a 20" handle. I have fished mainly for Rudd with it, feels sublime, but alas has started to show a couple of the dreaded black lines. Will be restored by someone capable, and yes in case of fire the dog and good lady would be in the lower medal positions!
"Carpe Diem" does not mean "fish of the day."