J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
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J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
I have just acquired this rod - the only info I have from the previous owner is that it is all original and has not been used very much at all!
Well with regards to the above it certainly looks to be original the red dots on each ferrule align perfectly and the original ferrules and whippings also seem correct - one anomaly is the eyes - none are agate lined however I have been told this is not that uncommon.
The dating of this rod has me confused - the number marks are clearly stamped on the rod these being 2.5.21 and the stamper on each ferrule is 36. There is no Farlows logo present.
I have not been able to work out dates even after looking at the J S Sharpes lineage - any information and help would be very much appreciated. A couple of pictures are included.
Peter
Well with regards to the above it certainly looks to be original the red dots on each ferrule align perfectly and the original ferrules and whippings also seem correct - one anomaly is the eyes - none are agate lined however I have been told this is not that uncommon.
The dating of this rod has me confused - the number marks are clearly stamped on the rod these being 2.5.21 and the stamper on each ferrule is 36. There is no Farlows logo present.
I have not been able to work out dates even after looking at the J S Sharpes lineage - any information and help would be very much appreciated. A couple of pictures are included.
Peter
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
Looks standard to me! I have a shorter version. This is designed for a multiplier I think.
Why should it have a Farlows logo?
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Why should it have a Farlows logo?
Others will know more!
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
It was probably made May 1972 and was rod no 21 made that month, the farlows decal gets rubbed or scratched off a lot of the rods.
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
Thats entirely correct... both Sharpe's have no agate rings as stock... cracking rods... very powerful and a delight for carp or barbel
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
My ferrules are stamped 35, the butt is stamped
77 . 172. All rings un-lined.
Fantastic rods Peter, you will enjoy using it!
77 . 172. All rings un-lined.
Fantastic rods Peter, you will enjoy using it!
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
Thankyou for the info - may I ask how you arrived at the date?Shropshire Lad wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:02 pm It was probably made May 1972 and was rod no 21 made that month, the farlows decal gets rubbed or scratched off a lot of the rods.
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
Thanks Harry for the confirmation
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
Thanks Jeremy I think I will give it a whirl when I fish the Wye in September - looking forward to that!Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 2:13 pm My ferrules are stamped 35, the butt is stamped
77 . 172. All rings un-lined.
Fantastic rods Peter, you will enjoy using it!
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
Just read this thread and I was guessing that that would be on your mind Peter , looks a very nice rod, with a bit of backbone!Pallenpool wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:46 pmThanks Jeremy I think I will give it a whirl when I fish the Wye in September - looking forward to that!Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 2:13 pm My ferrules are stamped 35, the butt is stamped
77 . 172. All rings un-lined.
Fantastic rods Peter, you will enjoy using it!
David.
Hurrumph....... whatever happened to Handlines ?
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Re: J. S. Sharpes 9’ 3” Some Help Please
That’s absolutely spot on David - I did not want to be under gunned and just in case the MKIV’s were lacking I thought this would be a good bet - and by the looks of it - it seems a good choice.Old Man River wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:27 pmJust read this thread and I was guessing that that would be on your mind Peter , looks a very nice rod, with a bit of backbone!Pallenpool wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:46 pmThanks Jeremy I think I will give it a whirl when I fish the Wye in September - looking forward to that!Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Sun Jul 14, 2019 2:13 pm My ferrules are stamped 35, the butt is stamped
77 . 172. All rings un-lined.
Fantastic rods Peter, you will enjoy using it!
David.
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
Heraclitus
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