The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Bob Brookes wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:54 am

Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:46 pm Wow, what a beast!
I imagine it was intended for boat sea fishing originally?
Looks to be in fairly good order, do you think the tip ring is the original?

I did have doubts as it seems too large. The cradle is the same type as the butt ring but the shape is different to the other rod. I am open to be convinced either way. That said the rod hasn’t been mucked about with at all. Quite a monster!

Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:42 am

Bob Brookes wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:54 am

Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:46 pm Wow, what a beast!
I imagine it was intended for boat sea fishing originally?
Looks to be in fairly good order, do you think the tip ring is the original?

I did have doubts as it seems too large. The cradle is the same type as the butt ring but the shape is different to the other rod. I am open to be convinced either way. That said the rod hasn’t been mucked about with at all. Quite a monster!

It may be the angle of the photo but to my eyes it doesn't sit well on the tip?
I have a lined one from an early fibreglass sea rod which may "fit" better, yours if you want it.