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Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:00 pm
by Fredline
I must learn to count one day. It is actually an 8 piece pole.
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:03 pm
by Duckett
What a wonderful find John. If anything could persuade me to take up pole fishing it would be my local maker!
Phil
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:27 pm
by Lea Dweller
Another great find John, I look forward to seeing it soon!
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:36 pm
by PershoreHarrier
Fredline wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:59 pm
PershoreHarrier wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:57 pm
Fredline wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:51 pm
PershoreHarrier wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:39 pm
Tremendous find indeed - bet that made your month never mind day. As a matter of interest do you know when Homers moved to Forest Gate - London E7 as I have one of their more modern rods.
They moved from 157 Forest Lane Forest Gate in 1904 to 105 Woodgrange Road and to 135 Woodgrange Road in 1945. They stayed there until they closed on the mid 1970's.
Thanks Fredline but being from the provinces I am not familiar with the suburbs of the capital - hence the daft question is Woodgrange Road located in Forest Gate E7? Thanks
Absolutely, it is one of the major roads in Forest Gate.
Thanks - your local knowledge is greatly appreciated.
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:46 pm
by Wallys-Cast
Nice find John, that'll keep you busy.
Wal.
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:28 pm
by AshbyCut
I was watching that ... but thought "that's a job for a younger man !!!"
Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:45 am
by TraditionalAngling
Will be a labour of love I Think !
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:52 am
by Liphook
What a lovely bit of history
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:12 am
by Fredline
There are a couple of reasons why this item sold very cheaply.
EricW did not bid, cheers Eric.
It was not listed very well and did not reach its full potential audience.
It was pick up only from Exeter.
It was stated as 5' 6" in length when in fact it was only 50". At 5' 6" it would have cost over £30 for pick up but at 50" and using Parcelforce Rewards4U which gives 15% off on every order I had it picked up from Exeter and delivered for £8.
Re: Homer Roach Pole 1887-1904
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:09 pm
by EricW
A truly astute piece of work, Fredline. Well deserved.