Tom Watsons of 5 Canal Street Nottingham
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Re: Tom Watsons of 5 Canal Street Nottingham
Thanks Shaun, sure we must have met in Walkers when John and his wife were in charge, but you were maybe then a young employee. Many years ago.
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Re: Tom Watsons of 5 Canal Street Nottingham
I worked there from 1980 until 2005 when I left to concentrate on my own business.
I used to bump into Billy Clarke and Alan Lane at the various trade shows. I fished the Wye for Salmon with Alan whilst with John Walker, but never shared bank space with Billy.
I used to bump into Billy Clarke and Alan Lane at the various trade shows. I fished the Wye for Salmon with Alan whilst with John Walker, but never shared bank space with Billy.
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Re: Tom Watsons of 5 Canal Street Nottingham
I've just found a Tom Watson Rod - The Mosquito a 13' foot reed rod with a split can top section. The top eye, although probably original, has been re-whipped, and the rod is dated as No. 12 - 1952 possibly one of the first to be built by Tom Watson?
Since acquiring a few other cane rods for use, I really don't want this, and as it in such perfect condition, hope one of our fellow members may make me a reasonable offer?
Since acquiring a few other cane rods for use, I really don't want this, and as it in such perfect condition, hope one of our fellow members may make me a reasonable offer?
To catch is good, to return your catch is better.....
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Re: Tom Watsons of 5 Canal Street Nottingham
The Tom Watson Scorpion was made from 1956-57 and was sold as a 3pce 11ft.6" and 13ft with a Japanese butt with tonkin middle and built cane tip.
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I don't think Tom made his own rods but had them made for him. I'm utterly convinced many were made to Aspindale spec by Manor Way ex-employee Ken Johnson and possibly by Peter Aspindale later on.
The 'Japanese' cane butt section seems to be the name used at the time for a whole cane butt, but I doubt it actually came from Japan.....more likely China. Ted Oliver mentioned it to me, maybe he could confirm the source?
The 'Japanese' cane butt section seems to be the name used at the time for a whole cane butt, but I doubt it actually came from Japan.....more likely China. Ted Oliver mentioned it to me, maybe he could confirm the source?
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