The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

This arrived today. Burley by name and Burley by nature. Not sure what the test curve is on this but it looks like it could raise the Titanic from the ocean floor. Arrived packed in bubble wrap and tape. No tube. Fearing the worst, I unwrapped it but, luckily, no damage during transit. Has been rather roughly refurbished at some times, with blobs and streaks of varnish and the wonkiest butt button ever seen but the cane is in excellent condition. At sisteen pounds plus 6 pounds P&P I still consider it a bargain.

yeah, i hate wonky butt buttons as well ! ( sorry, couldn't resist )

is it purely a fresh water rod ?

Lovely green on the whippings.... I do like to use green on my rods.

Lovely looking Rod Jim, similar colour silks to those used on my Kennet challenger. I like it.

Robbi wrote:yeah, i hate wonky butt buttons as well ! ( sorry, couldn't resist )

is it purely a fresh water rod ?

Not the first wonky butt button I have seen (due to my job) It was listed as a sea rod but I think it will work for fresh water, Carp, Pike, or maybe sea? Marlin, Shark, Orca, Blue Whale. etc

Kingfisher wrote:Lovely looking Rod Jim, similar colour silks to those used on my Kennet challenger. I like it.

Matt. Maybe I will bring it along to the next meet (In case there are any Wels in the lake?)

It,s the Dawsons Of Bromley - Burley Pike

http://www.inthenetuk.com/pages/VintageRods_Dawsons.asp