Fishing Rods
Southwell 1950s B JAMES " AVOCET" 3 PIECE Cane Rod
Specifications
Type
float or light ledger
Fish Species
All Freshwater
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Shaft/Blank Material
Cane
Description
IT IS IN FINE CONDITION AS SHOWN AND I AM SELLING THE ROD FOR A FRIENDS WIDOW.THE INTERMEDIATE WHIPPINGS ARE ARE 3/4"APART ON THE WHOLE CANE BUTT,5/8" ON THE SPLIT CANE MID AND 1/2" ON THE SPLIT CANE TIP SECTION.THE ROD HAD NO BAG BUT I HAVE PUT IT IN A BRAND NEW H&H ONE. THE FERRULES ARE TIGHT AND FIRM,THE ROD IS STRAIGHT AND FULL LENGTH AND HAS CLEAR AGATE BUTT AND TIP RINGS. AN EARLY 1950s BOB SOUTHWELL BUILT TRUMPET HANDLED EALING ROD WITH RARE PEGS ON THE MALE FERRULES AND COUNTERS IN THE BASE OF THE FEMALE PART.. THE FIRST 10 PHOTOS ONLY APPLY TO THIS SALE OTHERS ARE TO BE SOLD SOON.THE ROD WILL BE SENT INSURED AND TRACKED AND WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED FOR.PLEASE MAKE ANY OFFERS TO END AUCTION EARLY AND SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS.....THE LAST 8 PICS SHOW A PAIR OF VERY SPECIAL CHAPMAN MK1V CARP RODS AND A BARDER WALLIS WIZARD..NO LONGER MADE BY EDWARD.MY PHOTOS ARE PART OF MY LISTING SO PLEASE STUDY AND ASK QUESTIONS . GOOD LUCK BIDDING AND SEE MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE