My name is John Phillips, I live in Kidderminster, Worcestershire and I am just getting into the joys of 'classic' fishing. I am 58 years old and lucky enough to have been married to a wonderful lady, Sue, for 34 years, who is just as into fishing as I am. I have just bought her a Allcocks cane rod so I am in the process of converting her to proper fishing.
I was told about the forum by the gentleman I bought my rods from.
I am currently using two Cane rods, a 1925 Hardy No2 Corbett 9' spinning rod and a 1926 Hardy 10' Perfection fly rod. I also have 3 not quite so old reels, a Hardy Hardex No2 MkII, a J W Young and son Ambidex No1 circa 1950 and also the Ambidex No4 circa 1950's.
I'm having some traditional floats hand made for me, I have a hand crafted new vintage (Crabtree) style landing net made from ash and brass but with 'legal' netting plus a cane handle to go with it. There is more to come but I am still selling what is left of my modern tack, sorry, tackle
There is not much I can offer the forum at the moment other than lots of enthusiasm and a desire to learn.
Best wishes, stay safe, John Phillips.
