Aspindale's The "Threadline" No. 887.

PershoreHarrier · Post by **PershoreHarrier** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:52 am

Well done indeed and it does look a splendid piece of kit - as a minor point even the stopper looks original as its form is exactly the same as the ones provided to me by Aspindales when they refurbished my Avondale.

AshbyCut · Post by **AshbyCut** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:57 pm

The rod arrived from Austria at lunchtime today, and I have to say it's a beautiful rod in mint condition !!! I would suggest that it's hardly been used, judging from it's condition. The whippings are immaculate, the varnish excellent, all fittings are superb, and everything about it screams 'quality' to me, and would be powerful enough to handle just about anything.

Hopefully I'll get second opinions on it from more experienced cane carpers at the Old Estate Lake Day in a couple of weeks.

Hovis · Post by **Hovis** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:00 pm

My goodness Mal that looks nice

MGs · Post by **MGs** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:47 pm

That looks fantastic. A quality rod indeed, well spotted

Mushy · Post by **Mushy** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:20 pm

That does look lovely, a great catch Mal !

Bumble · Post by **Bumble** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:25 pm

Stunning find my friend one of the truely great rods going to make one hell of a Carp rod.
Bumble

AshbyCut · Post by **AshbyCut** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:58 pm

I've had the Vernier Gauge out ... and it's a bit of a powerful tool, this rod, which will probably cope with pike as well as good carp in snaggy swims.

The taper is as follows ...

From just below the tip guide to just above the male ferrule ... 0.157 in (4mm) to 0.374 in (9.5mm)
From just below the female ferrule to just above the handle ... 0.425 in (10.8mm) to 0.511 in (13mm)

Now ... who was wondering about catfish on cane ???

LuckyLuca · Post by **LuckyLuca** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:42 pm

What a beauty!

Well done Mal! Nice to see you with one that doesn't need a complete rebuild!

RobinOfKent · Post by **RobinOfKent** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:40 pm

That is a lovely rod , never see anything like that here. Do the sections appear to be straight tapered?

AshbyCut · Post by **AshbyCut** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:47 pm

RobinOfKent wrote:That is a lovely rod , never see anything like that here. Do the sections appear to be straight tapered?

Indeed they do, Sir.

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