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Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 8:27 am
by Benno
Good morning gents, was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me if all 3 pieces should be the same length? I have a chance to purchase one but the tip section is slightly shorter than the mid and butt sections. Looks to be a lovely rod so hoping it's all as should be.

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 9:03 am
by Aitch
My tip section is approx 1.5 inches shorter than the butt and middle sections... I don't know if this is normal but the rod fishes fine so I'm not worried

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 9:05 am
by Benno
Thanks, yeah you're right just over thinking things I think

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:37 am
by Banksy
What length is it? No matter, just curious!
I think mine is 10', I'll have a look at the section lengths this afternoon.

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:53 am
by Benno
This one is 12' Banksy and thank you

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 11:04 am
by Aitch
The deLuxe was a 12 footer... a bit of a beast of a rod capable of taming monster chub and barbel

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 11:30 am
by Benno
Sounds ideal for what I want it for then

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 6:01 pm
by Jeremy Croxall
I don't think this was uncommon on Edgar Sealey rods. My Floatcaster's tip was shorter than the other two sections but measured up ok.
I really wouldn't worry, go for it!

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 6:44 pm
by Catfish.017
Rods of this type were generally made with sections roughly equal in length. The top section will always appear shorter because it does not have a ferrule at its end

Re: Floatcaster deluxe

Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:10 am
by Nobby
The 12 footer is a vastly different rod from the 11 footer and like any cane rod over 11 foot 3 inches is a bit of a beast. Buy some rod rests!