Sharpe "The JS Scottie"

Nigel Rainton · Post by **Nigel Rainton** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:09 pm

Beresford,

The marks on my two don't line up either, I'm not convinced they were designed to line up.

Beresford · Post by **Beresford** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:14 pm

SofaSurfer wrote:Beresford,

The marks on my two don't line up either, I'm not convinced they were designed to line up.

That's interesting, they line up on another Sharpes rod I own. I thought that was the point of having them, but perhaps not.

Nigel Rainton · Post by **Nigel Rainton** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:27 pm

Beresford,

Logic suggests that the marks (made with a centre punch) are to align the sections but its easier to look at the rod rings rather than a faint mark in the shiny metal. Moreover, when I rotate each rod there is no sign of a droop or set in any plane so I don't think the tips have been turned.

I bought a new Hardy fly rod which has marks to align the sections, but they don't line up ! Its a mystery to me.

Beresford · Post by **Beresford** » Tue May 21, 2013 9:39 pm

Mine have a dot of red paint in them, again this could have been added at a later stage.

WildCarpFisher. · Post by **WildCarpFisher.** » Fri May 31, 2013 10:41 pm

I've just received a 9' 3'' version yesterday. Mine is a very powerful rod perfect for what I wanted it for 12lb line in weed and snags.

Mine is J.S Sharpes Scottie.

I love it. Took a modest fish on it today in heavy weed, it will be perfect.

Dave Burr · Post by **Dave Burr** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:27 pm

Whilst out for a drive yesterday I happened across a second hand (I saw you coming) type shop and bought a whicker basket for my lad. Then I popped into the shop next door (which happened to be the old tackle shop although he has changed over to selling clothing now), and bought the owner's old 10' 2 piece Sharpes rod. It has a beautiful action and may well be the same as those I've missed out on at auctions but it has been fettled and has a Fuji reel fitting. That matters not to me as it has a very similar action to my New Superb and will make a great barbel/carp rod.

Wildcarpfisher, you will find yours not only copes well with carp but that you can also use it to beat the nettles, they are great rods.

Beresford · Post by **Beresford** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:38 pm

Dave Burr wrote:you can also use it to beat the nettles

WildCarpFisher. · Post by **WildCarpFisher.** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:55 pm

It's the same as yours Dave, but I paid much, much more for mine? Maybe too much but I only need the one ad it will last me out!

Chevin · Post by **Chevin** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 2:37 pm

Do you have any photos Dave, would like something to compare my 10ft Sharpes too.

Beresford · Post by **Beresford** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 2:41 pm

Chaps, the dots – do the dots on your ferrules line up or not?

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