I thought I would blog about this model as I haven't seen a reference to it anywhere else.
I was trying to decide which rod to have rebuilt next and as I have acquired and used more and more different rods I've gained a bit more of a feel for what is a good rod or a not so good rod. Inevitably.
I went back to this rod this morning and gave it a waggle and came to the conclusion that its quite special.
Two piece with separate handle
11ft hollow built
very light, beautifully balanced
very straight
all through action but with a real feel of power to it
The agate butt and tips are very good, the rest need replacing.
The I think the rings have been re whipped at some point but the intermediates are starting to unravel in places.
I think this is the next rod to get the full treatment.
Does anybody else know anything about this rod?
Russ
The Kirndale
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The Kirndale
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Re: The Kirndale
Not one I've seen before, but between the "Avondale" 10ft 6in and the "Severndale" 12ft 'match' rods.
I'm sure it will make a lovely rod, Sir (and I wish I'd spotted it first !!!). Can't find a River Kirn though.
I'm sure it will make a lovely rod, Sir (and I wish I'd spotted it first !!!). Can't find a River Kirn though.
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Re: The Kirndale
Its the first one I've heard of Russ, it looks a very nice rod indeed.
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Re: The Kirndale
Its like a fractionally shorter and slimline kennett I suppose.
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Re: The Kirndale
No nor can I Mal, it could be a lesser known stream or tributary, or just made up.AshbyCut wrote:Not one I've seen before, but between the "Avondale" 10ft 6in and the "Severndale" 12ft 'match' rods.
I'm sure it will make a lovely rod, Sir (and I wish I'd spotted it first !!!). Can't find a River Kirn though.
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