Chapman 550

[Pallenpool]

As with all lines................

In two pictures - what a bend on that rod - fantastic stuff - have no fear! But DEFINITELY SET THE CLUTCH or use a pin.

Welcome to the TFF

[Mark_Jenkins]

So much good advice, thank you chaps!
I’m sure that if I use it with a pin first I will get a better feel for its abilities.
Looking forward to putting a bend in it now, just need the weather...while I am waiting I will continue with my new book J W Martin, my fishing days and ways.

[Mark_Jenkins]

So much good advice, thank you chaps!
(Nice crossing paths again Wal)
I’m sure that if I use it with a pin first I will get a better feel for its abilities.
Looking forward to putting a bend in it now, just need the weather...while I am waiting I will read about fishing with my new book J W Martin, my fishing days and ways.

[RBTraditional]

Mark if you bought the rod from Wal (Dr Cane) you’ve got yourself a belter of a rod, his restoration work is superb and his knowledge of rods unrivalled.

[Mark_Jenkins]

Sorry, I did not see this post earlier.
It is indeed from Wal although I did not know him as Dr Cane.
That only adds to the character of the rod to understand a bit about its history and who has previously cared for it.
It has been on my wish list for a while and very pleased to own it.
Now, I just need some good weather.......
Thanks for your post.

[BendSomeCane]

This beautiful fish fell to my chapman 550 at Ravenfield Ponds 3 years ago.. it’s a wonderful old estate pond from the 1700’s ... The fish is my only 20lber at 21:8


10lb Berkeley trilene fluorocarbon line .

Bendsomecane

[BendSomeCane]

September Barbel from the Trent

A glorious early autumn fish ..

Chapman 550 ... restored by Jason White of Dorset.

AJP deluxe by Chris Lythe

Line by Berkeley Flurocarbon 10lb

Barbel by the glorious river Trent

Bendsomecane

[Gudgeon Basher]

Wonderful fish BSC how you manage to land a fish like that whilst taking photos of the bend in the rod is just beyond me.

Normally all I manage to do whilst playing fish is knock over my tea and kick over my maggots

[BendSomeCane]

Wonderful fish BSC how you manage to land a fish like that whilst taking photos of the bend in the rod is just beyond me.

Normally all I manage to do whilst playing fish is knock over my tea and kick over my maggots

My best advice is to get your phone in your right hand whilst taking the best shot and in doing so kicking over a cup of tea and box of maggots .....

I take my stance entirely on luck my friend .. nothing else

Bendsomecane

[AshbyCut]

Wonderful fish BSC how you manage to land a fish like that whilst taking photos of the bend in the rod is just beyond me. Normally all I manage to do whilst playing fish is knock over my tea and kick over my maggots

Best plan is to get your Ghillie to take the photos. Sir !