The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

I went back to the 'Crucian' pond this afternoon. It showed a different side this time, no matter what I tried I hooked Bream and Carp! Five of those 'Torpedos' I hooked, only one made the net, a lean Common around seven pounds. The thin 5lb line held on each fish, the light hook snapped on one and lost its hold on the others. More than anything I couldn't believe the bend the aluminium rod took on, I really expected it to fold at any moment. It held however and with each battle I became more confident in its abilities.

Presumably this must be an alloy, I wonder what it is? Crucians certainly have a habit of going awol don't they?

EricW wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 7:05 pm Presumably this must be an alloy, I wonder what it is? Crucians certainly have a habit of going awol don't they?

One of the aircraft alloys? Duralumin or suchlike.curiously a really nice Crucian jumped right over my float in that infuriating manner they have!

The aluminium rod blanks were made by local firm British Aluminium in Studley Road. They had approached Accles & Pollock ( of steel Taperflash 'fame' ) but didn't get any interest.

There were only a few prototypes finished before the bank called in their loan and both owners had to sell their houses to pay it off! This was in 1967, I think.

All this was due to get covered in a book by Ray McDonald, but I don't know if it'll ever get published in my lifetime.

I think Milwards used The stepped tapered Aluimnium match rods called the Aero Match ,in about 1963.Reelmaker.

Nobby wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:55 pm The aluminium rod blanks were made by local firm British Aluminium in Studley Road. They had approached Accles & Pollock ( of steel Taperflash 'fame' ) but didn't get any interest.

There were only a few prototypes finished before the bank called in their loan and both owners had to sell their houses to pay it off! This was in 1967, I think.

All this was due to get covered in a book by Ray McDonald, but I don't know if it'll ever get published in my lifetime.

Just a small point as I have an Apollo Taperflash and using a magnet - the rod appears to be part steel tubing and part non ferrous metal tubing.