







my days on the bank are limited now by who i can con into helping with my gear - and i finished an Octo d/L for myself a couple of months ago . another basket case , completely de laminated ,but now very useable ---- so this one will go for sale , but thankyou for your comments , i do like the Octos.----what to do next , that is the question .---anyone for a 500 or 550 ?AshbyCut wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:39 pm A result to take great pride in, Sir ... and which, I'm sure, will please you on the bank both in it's appearance, and it's practicality !![]()
the shives are all in good nick . all that was needed was a wire brush on the reel bands,and a wash and brush up on the corkCatfish.017 wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:14 pm "A" grade shives on the handle too. Rare for a Sealey rod.
Still life with Sealey rod (after Cezanne!)