‘Avocet’ in name only??
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:22 pm
I was very kindly gifted this rod by a friend and fellow TFF member, last year and have already used it on several occasions.
As can be seen, it’s a restored rod , superbly done(in my humble opinion)),and although it has a slight ‘kink’ to starboard in the top section, this has no bearing whatsoever on its usability.
What I’d like to find out, if possible , is if it’s a B. James rod, or even, if it’s an ‘Avocet’ type from any manufacturer.
I have no interest in it’s value as,being a gift, it’s a definite ‘keeper’ and ‘user’ .
It feels ‘right’ balanced with my 50s Mitchell 300, or a Rapidex ( for trotting) and used on the river for roach , chub and mullet! ( barbel might be a bit ambitious)….and for tench and perch on the ponds.
The original labels , if any, are long gone and simply replaced by a rather tasteful ‘Avocet’transfer.
Rod is 11ft 3inches long assembled.It’s fitted with 9 guides ( low bridge) and what appears to be an original butt guide??
Butt cap looks original?? but the chrome plated trim collar at the top of the handle looks new.??
The handle is 24 1/2 inches long.
Tip section tapers from just over 3mm below tip ring, to 7mm just above the ferrule.
Mid section 8mm below female ferrule to just over 11mm above male ferrule.
The whole cane butt is 15mm below ferrule ( if this has any relevance).
Apologies for the mixture of metric and imperial( my vernier gauge is metric)
My friend cannot remember who, or where, he purchased the rod from ( he’s got so many)but it maybe that it is someone on here?
It’s a long shot but, does anyone recognise it? Or, from my pics and info throw any light on its heritage, or from the dimensions whether it’s taper is ‘Avocet’ in nature.???
As can be seen, it’s a restored rod , superbly done(in my humble opinion)),and although it has a slight ‘kink’ to starboard in the top section, this has no bearing whatsoever on its usability.
What I’d like to find out, if possible , is if it’s a B. James rod, or even, if it’s an ‘Avocet’ type from any manufacturer.
I have no interest in it’s value as,being a gift, it’s a definite ‘keeper’ and ‘user’ .
It feels ‘right’ balanced with my 50s Mitchell 300, or a Rapidex ( for trotting) and used on the river for roach , chub and mullet! ( barbel might be a bit ambitious)….and for tench and perch on the ponds.
The original labels , if any, are long gone and simply replaced by a rather tasteful ‘Avocet’transfer.
Rod is 11ft 3inches long assembled.It’s fitted with 9 guides ( low bridge) and what appears to be an original butt guide??
Butt cap looks original?? but the chrome plated trim collar at the top of the handle looks new.??
The handle is 24 1/2 inches long.
Tip section tapers from just over 3mm below tip ring, to 7mm just above the ferrule.
Mid section 8mm below female ferrule to just over 11mm above male ferrule.
The whole cane butt is 15mm below ferrule ( if this has any relevance).
Apologies for the mixture of metric and imperial( my vernier gauge is metric)
My friend cannot remember who, or where, he purchased the rod from ( he’s got so many)but it maybe that it is someone on here?
It’s a long shot but, does anyone recognise it? Or, from my pics and info throw any light on its heritage, or from the dimensions whether it’s taper is ‘Avocet’ in nature.???