Floatcaster deluxe
- Benno
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Floatcaster deluxe
Good morning gents, was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if all 3 pieces should be the same length? I have a chance to purchase one but the tip section is slightly shorter than the mid and butt sections. Looks to be a lovely rod so hoping it's all as should be.
- Aitch
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
My tip section is approx 1.5 inches shorter than the butt and middle sections... I don't know if this is normal but the rod fishes fine so I'm not worried
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
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- Benno
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
Thanks, yeah you're right just over thinking things I think
- Banksy
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
What length is it? No matter, just curious!
I think mine is 10', I'll have a look at the section lengths this afternoon.
I think mine is 10', I'll have a look at the section lengths this afternoon.
- Benno
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
This one is 12' Banksy and thank you
- Aitch
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
The deLuxe was a 12 footer... a bit of a beast of a rod capable of taming monster chub and barbel
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
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Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
- Benno
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
Sounds ideal for what I want it for then
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- Zander
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
I don't think this was uncommon on Edgar Sealey rods. My Floatcaster's tip was shorter than the other two sections but measured up ok.
I really wouldn't worry, go for it!
I really wouldn't worry, go for it!
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- Catfish.017
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
Rods of this type were generally made with sections roughly equal in length. The top section will always appear shorter because it does not have a ferrule at its end
- Nobby
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Re: Floatcaster deluxe
The 12 footer is a vastly different rod from the 11 footer and like any cane rod over 11 foot 3 inches is a bit of a beast. Buy some rod rests!