Fishing Rods
VINTAGE MILBRO MAKE 3 PIECE HOLLOW FIBREGLASS 14' 3" SALMON FLY ROD WITH BAG.
Specifications
Model
Double handed salmon fly rod.
Guide Material
Aluminium Oxide
Max. Rod Length
14ft 3ins.
Max. Line Weight
Estimated # 9 - 11.
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Shaft/Blank Material
Hollow fibreglass
Description
THIS IS A VINTAGE "MIBRO" DOUBLE HANDED SALMON FLY ROD IN THREE SECTIONS, MEASURING 14FT 3INS WHEN ASSEMBLED. IT IS IN A GOOD USED CONDITION, APPEARS TO HAVE RE-VARNISHED, BUT RETAINING ALL THE ORIGINAL FITTINGS SUCH AS HANDLE FITMENTS, RINGS, FERRULES, ETC.. FEATURES OF THE ROD INCLUDE A RUBBER BUTT BUTTON, ALLOY FITTINGS TO THE HANDLE INCLUDING A DOWNSCREWING REEL SEAT, AND A LONG GOOD QUALITY CORK HANDLE COMPRISING A 5 INCH FIGHTING BUTT AND A 17 INCH MAIN SECTION. ABOVE THE HANDLE IS A KEEPER RING, AND THE TRANSFERS GIVING THE MAKER'S DETAILS - ALTHOUGH THESE HAVE BECOME SOMEWHAT DISTORTED. THERE ARE FULL BRIDGE RINGS THROUGHOUT WITH THE BOTTOM AND TOP ONE HAVING MATCHING AGATE LININGS, THE ROD HAS A BROWN FINISH WHILST THE WHIPPINGS ARE CHESTNUT COLOURED TIPPED YELLOW AND ARE IN A FINE CONDITION. THE ROD HAS BEEN WELL USED BUT REMAINS IN A SOUND USABLE CONDITION, AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER TELLS ME THAT IN ADDITION TO FISHING FOR SALMON HE HAS ALSO SUCCESSFULLY USED THE ROD FOR DAPPING THE MAYFLY AND DADDY LONGLEGS. IT COMES COMPLETE WITH A GOOD (UN-NMED) BAG AND I AM SELLING IT WITH AN UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE. IT WILL BE SENT TO THE WINNING BIDDER IN A STURDY TUBE.