The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi
After visiting the reddich tackle fair
I meet a chap selling cane rods that said he had a gun shop around wembley london but also sold rods
Anyone got the contact details for him
Sorry a bit lacking on info but I'm sure there's someone here that can help
Cheers

That would be John Drewitt and I believe the shop is or was called Woodys of Wembley. Never been there as not my neck of the woods. John also author of the well known Hardy Brothers book. And a respected historian & authority on all things "Hardy"

Here's virtual address http://www.woodysofwembley.co.uk/fishing-tackle/

Thank you

Will try to pop over this afternoon

I was working in London today and pretty much dove last the door so I dropped in to see what they had - some very nice rods, not cheap but good quality. Just as a sample price point, there was a Sealey Octofloat, the sortod thing you'd see on eBay for £130-£140ish, but you'd be taking a chance on the condition, the one in the shop was £155 (IIRC) so not that much more, but it was exceptional - fantastic whippings and deep lacquer, handle and the sliding reel bands in excellent condition and what looked like a new set of eyes.

So, not in original condition, but very pretty and ready to catch fish, with the backup of a known retailer if things do go awry.

If I hadn't picked up an Octofloat this weekend, I would have taken it.

B James Acon at around £350, again, more than the identical rod (in pretty much the same immaculate condition) as I almost bought at Redditch, but £100 more - sure it's more expensive, but there is that backup and I'd expect a rod at a fair to be significantly cheaper also.

Not much else doing, there were some display reels, but I didn't spot any other vintage tackle sadly.

Definitely worth dropping in if you're in the area, but I would hesitate to undertake a significant trip just to view their stock, unless they have something you really want. That's the other thing, they seemed very genuine and helpful, so if you are looking for something in particular, it has to be worth a call.