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Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:56 am
by Mick
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:39 am
by Mushy
Nice rod Mick, I too received a rod for free from a friend who just preferred to see it used than rotting away in the shed !
I have just started using my 500 recently one of the few vintage rods with a decent handle length so great for touch ledgering when a good balance prevents your wrist dropping off at the end of the session !
That butt ring is original by the way and yes it probably could do with a few more rings as does mine, which it will get when my new 600 tip arrives from Chapmans, yes 600, I will be constructing a 500/600 hybrid.
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:43 am
by AshbyCut
A friend indeed ! Excellent, Sir.
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:47 am
by MGs
A generous gesture. I hope it serves you well
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:28 am
by Olly
Agate lined tip & butt ring are a must for me. Paul Cook did an update/restoration of a pair for me and (although the whippings are still a red colour!) the rods are superb.
Your rod looks in great condition anyway!
Lucky chap!!
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:00 am
by Mick
Thanks for your comments Gents. I do intend to replace the butt ring with a lined one, if I can get one. I'll ring Chapmans on Monday morning and see if they have any in stock. I have a brand new tip ring that will fit nicely, but am not sure how to remove the original. Is a gentle heat the way to go? Still can't believe it has happened to me! At 69 years of age, I am like an excited kid with a new toy! I know there are a lot of 500 fans out there, but never in my wildest dreams did I think I would join your ranks!
Regards
Mick
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:11 am
by Albert47
Good friend.Good rods.If you do refurbish it,put an extra ring on the tip section.Lucky man.
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:12 pm
by Nobby
Ask Chapmans about the tip ring too. They us a two pack epoxy glue now ( Araldite Rapid!) that will soften with a little gentle heat...try a nightlight candle,.... but I'm not sure what they used back then.
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:15 pm
by SeanM
A lovely gift! Have a look on the Chapmans website and you'll see the ring spacing's for the 500 de Luxe. The de Luxe spec is just about perfect for the 500.
Re: Chapman 500 Gift!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:57 pm
by ReelMaker
Dear sir,I do have a 7.5 mm internal diameter ring which matches you set ,may be that would suit the extra one you needed on the top joint? The newer rings now are a thinner wire and do not match as well, my ring is as new and it's would be free.It seem a pity to replace the butt ring as that looks like the original ,but the tip looks like it maybe from a fly rod.Reelmaker