... the rods by this maker of which I don't have an example ... but ...
... tonight saw me seal my 65th !!!
I've just become custodian of a Bernard Sealey & Co. rod, previously unknown to me ... a 3 piece, all split cane, 13ft. 6in. un-named rod probably dating to the early to mid 1960's ... and being 'un-named' probably yet another of their 'custom built to customer's orders' rods.
I have no idea how much it's going to weigh ... or what the tapers are ... and with my shoulders, whatever they are I'll probably only be able to manage to angle with it a half an hour at a time (if I can pick it up at all !!!!! ) .
They don't turn up so often now ...
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They don't turn up so often now ...
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Re: They don't turn up so often now ...
Well done Mal. Good to hear of another one entering the fold!
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Re: They don't turn up so often now ...
Very nice whipping pattern, could it be hollow built?
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"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Re: They don't turn up so often now ...
65th?
Is it possible that they don't turn up much because you own most of the companies output?
Enjoy it, Mal.
Is it possible that they don't turn up much because you own most of the companies output?
Enjoy it, Mal.
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Re: They don't turn up so often now ...
That looks to be in lovely condition Mal, well done on your acquisition.
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