Allcocks Holdwell

[Duckett]

Can anyone tell me if this was ever made with a split cane tip section?

I’m very fond of my version with a glass tip and I’ve read they came earlier with greenheart tips.

Cheers,

Phil

[MGs]

In short, yes. I have the 12' version. The cane tip is as fine as anything I have seen. I'm wary of using it on any water where there is a chance of carp.

[Duckett]

Can anyone tell me if this was ever made with a split cane tip section?

I’m very fond of my version with a glass tip and I’ve read they came earlier with greenheart tips.

Cheers,

Phil

I believe the Holdwell always came with a split cane tip section, no?
The Viking has a greenheart tip.

No, it definitely came as an original with a glass tip. I’ve seen loads and own one. I also saw it in a catalogue before a purchased. Lovely Roach and Rudd rod, though I’ve landed much larger fish on it! Greenheart was from memory.

I have a Viking with an original split cane tip with ceramic inserts tip and butt - green label 10 foot 6 inch version. Lovely light rod.

Phil

[Duckett]

It is indeed!

Phil

[Olly]

1966 catalogue:-

Viking - 3 joints - whole cane butt and joint and fibreglass top. - Ally reel fitting - 84/- + 14/- Purchased Tax (No length mentioned??)

Holdwell - Two models - 3 joints - whole cane butt and joint and hollow fibre glass top - 2 colour whippings - - - - - - - - - -
Length 10.5ft - 114/- + 19/- P TAX
Length 12ft - 120/- + 20/- P Tax

[Catfish.017]

A good few years ago I bought a 10' 6" Holdwell from a dealer at a Mullocks Auction. It had a split cane top and a gold oval transfer. It was whipped in green with red tippets and was in lovely condition appearance wise but sadly the split cane top had gone soft. I eventually cut it up and turned it into a ten foot spliced top Sheffield type rod.

[Champ]

I have had two Holdwells.One was a light rod,the other quite powerful.They both had split cane tips.

[Wallys-Cast]

My 1953, 1956 and 1959 catalogues show the Viking (10 1/2ft and 12ft) with a greenheart top and the Holdwell (11ft) with a built cane top.

Not certain when they changed but in the 1963 and 1966 catalogues it shows the Holdwell with a hollow glass top instead of built cane and the Viking in both lengths is shown with a fibreglass top ( doesn't say Hollow glass so probably solid glass).

The Holdwell was introduced in 1953, along with the Record Breaker. Not certain when the Viking was first introduced.

Wal.

[Duckett]

Many thanks everyone.

Phil

[Lovatt]

Hi, I also have a Holdwell Oval Gold transfer 12ft long with a split cane tip I use it on my local canal.


Trevor