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Hello Everyone
I told my boys that they have bought me for Christmas / my 60th Birthday the above beautiful cane rod ! .
I've been trawling the forum for information about my new rod , and I would be delighted if forum members could confirm my thoughts please .

I think my rod was made in 1963 , November , the 2nd rod ?
There is a little red dot with the number 4 underneath both rod sections , which means the rod is original and hasn't been " turned " to straighten it ? .
The sliding reel fittings I recognise , but what is the purpose of the black piece of metal the reel fittings are sitting on ? , it makes it rather tight when I'm fitting my reel ( and I think it's removing some paint ) .
Lastly I've never seen a tip ring like the one on this rod , I take it that it's not bent , and it's supposed to point down ? .

I've attached some 'photos .

Many thanks

The black part on the handle seats the reel in the gap cut with the intention of not allowing it to twist around the rod - so tight it should be!

The end eye is correct - but I forget who it is named after!

A nice rod - used by others on here for barbel and carp.

Thanks Olly

Nice rod. The tip ring style is called Tulip

The red dots are witness marks. Your rod has two less common features – the sliding reel seat (usually they have a fixed reel seat) and it doesn't have the usual pattern of ferrules they used, that feature a knurled portion. Does it have the J. S Sharpes, Scottie and Impregnated decals in place?

One of my Sharpes spinning rods has a sliding reel seat like yours. I believe it was an option, as were the lines guides of alternative types. Could be due to customer preference or availability of supplies.

The one thing you will discover as a Sharpes owner is that the rods all have their own character, it's tricky to find two the same :-)

A fabulous rod! Mine has a fixed reel seat and knurled ferrules otherwise very similar to yours. I have caught barbel on mine but not yet a decent carp nor a pike.....maybe in the new year??

You'll love the Sharpe's... lovely rods... they are a firm favourite of mine... I landed my first Cane Caught 20' on one a few weeks ago... Welcome to the forum by the way

Beresford wrote: ↑Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:10 pm The red dots are witness marks. Your rod has two less common features – the sliding reel seat (usually they have a fixed reel seat) and it doesn't have the usual pattern of ferrules they used, that feature a knurled portion. Does it have the J. S Sharpes, Scottie and Impregnated decals in place?

Hi Beresford

I have taken some more 'photos .