Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
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Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
My plans for a post Covid new angling season seem to be becoming more formed in my mind with this new addition to my Mancave.
Winging it's way to me is this 'match' style Aspindale's Dalesman "The Kimdale," which I understand to be an early 1950's rod (at least post 1949) example of the Aspindale's catalogue. I have seen photos of this rod for a few years now, and am delighted to find one in what seems original (if a bit over varnished) condition.
An 11ft. rod comprising 2 sections of hollow built split cane, with a separate 23 inch cork shive covered handle, I understand that it weighs in at only 10 ounces.
A bit like me ... it possibly could do with a bit of 'a spruce up' in future ... but I'm sure it will serve it's purpose straight 'from the box.'
Winging it's way to me is this 'match' style Aspindale's Dalesman "The Kimdale," which I understand to be an early 1950's rod (at least post 1949) example of the Aspindale's catalogue. I have seen photos of this rod for a few years now, and am delighted to find one in what seems original (if a bit over varnished) condition.
An 11ft. rod comprising 2 sections of hollow built split cane, with a separate 23 inch cork shive covered handle, I understand that it weighs in at only 10 ounces.
A bit like me ... it possibly could do with a bit of 'a spruce up' in future ... but I'm sure it will serve it's purpose straight 'from the box.'
"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: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
Certainly looks an original beauty AC! Will the butt be cork over alloy tube?
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
That looks to be a nice tidy example AC. Well spotted Sir!
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
Absolutely lovely!
From what I can tell from the photos it looks as though a good clean and a bit of a polish will revive it to a glorious patina and probably nicer than a full strip and re finish?
From what I can tell from the photos it looks as though a good clean and a bit of a polish will revive it to a glorious patina and probably nicer than a full strip and re finish?
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
I did see this rod advertised, but as the description included a 'set' in one section I think it put a lot of potential buyers off! Quite a rare rod though, so worth putting some work into it!
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
Sorry double post!
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
A very nice rod Mal. I restored one once and was convinced it was called the Kirndale.
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
Mal.
Steve Boncey tipped me about 3 years ago that he was restoring one to sell for owner. I snapped it up straight away lovely taper and so light in the hand
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Steve Boncey tipped me about 3 years ago that he was restoring one to sell for owner. I snapped it up straight away lovely taper and so light in the hand
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
Mal, it looks similar to a James Kennet Perfection is it ?
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Re: Aspindale Dalesman "The Kimdale"
I'll let you know when it arrives,Sir.Rutland Rod wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:18 am Mal, it looks similar to a James Kennet Perfection is it ?
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