Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
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Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
About 3 years ago I restored 3 Milward's 'Featherlite' rods of different lengths ... and them sold them all to fund my Precision obsession. They were 3 piece 'match' style rods of Spanish Reed/whole cane/split cane ... 10.5ft., 12ft., and 14ft. versions. I regretted it soon after, so bought a 12ft. version in original condition.
During the time I owned them I saw reference to a "reputedly rare" 11ft., 2 piece version ... but had only seen a photo until this one turned up on a certain internet auction site. Needless to say I decided it would be safest in my care (you know I have a soft spot for 2 piece, 11ft. rods !!! Just ask Jakobus and Colin !!!) ... and the force was with me.
It should be here within the week ! Tincture time !
During the time I owned them I saw reference to a "reputedly rare" 11ft., 2 piece version ... but had only seen a photo until this one turned up on a certain internet auction site. Needless to say I decided it would be safest in my care (you know I have a soft spot for 2 piece, 11ft. rods !!! Just ask Jakobus and Colin !!!) ... and the force was with me.
It should be here within the week ! Tincture time !
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Re: Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
I thought it was - is "a very pretty" rod, too delicate for chub & stuff! Many splices!
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The catalogue carries the warning "Note.- The "Matchmaster" and "Featherlite" above are designed FOR CONTEST FISHING IN THE U.K. AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY FORM OF HEAVY FISHING.'Olly wrote:I thought it was - is "a very pretty" rod, to delicate for chub & stuff! Many splices!
... so you're correct in you assumption, Sir. Still water roach, crucian, gudgeon ... especially for a tiddler snatcher like me !
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Re: Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
Well done that man,never seen one of those before.
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Re: Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
I did hear about a whacking great carp!?
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That was a crucian on steroids, Sir ... and it was all Wagtail's fault !!!Olly wrote:I did hear about a whacking great carp!?
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Re: Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
Stunning piece of cane my friend s truly great Crucian rod
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Re: Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
AshbyCut wrote:That was a crucian on steroids, Sir ... and it was all Wagtail's fault !!!Olly wrote:I did hear about a whacking great carp!?
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Re: Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
Well done Sir!!!!
There was a great deal of unrepeatable language when i did not win this rod , but i am glad it went to a fellow TFF member
There was a great deal of unrepeatable language when i did not win this rod , but i am glad it went to a fellow TFF member
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Re: Milward's 'Featherlite' 11ft., 2 piece.
You have first refusal if I ever decide to part with it, Sir.Dendrobaena wrote:Well done Sir!!!!
There was a great deal of unrepeatable language when i did not win this rod , but i am glad it went to a fellow TFF member
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