Vintage,A.E.Rudge'The Duchess'Split-Cane Fly Rod+Spike 10' 3/1 6-8wt.8.5oz.VG

Description: From the U.K. A Very Rare, ''The Duchess'' by A.E. Rudge of Redditch, England, Split-Cane, Fly Rod, with Spike. 10' 3/1 6-8wt.est. 8.5oz. All sections correct length. Butt+Mid=41-1/2'', Tip section=39-1/2'' and look straight as an Arrow, with no noticeable bends or sets. English, Brass/Nickle/Silver Ferrules with spikes, slide in smooth and tight, and Pop! out smooth, with no clicks. Heavy Duty, Aluminum Alloy, up-locking, Hidden Reel Seat with Black Polymer insert, with screw in hidden Spear on Butt! So Cool! I thought they forgot to include the Spike until I figured it out. Nice 7'' Full Wells Cork Grip. Nickle/Silver Red Agate Stripper and double sided Tip guide. Along with Very Old School U.K. Brass, Angled, Fly Line Guides. All guides and Ferrules tight and secure. And wound with Maroon Silk Windings along with Brown and Maroon intermediate Windings. A Rare, Vintage=1940's, A.E. Rudge ''The Duchess'' of Reddditch England. Split-Cane Rod with Spike. 10' 3/1 6-8wt.est. 8.5oz. in Very Good Condition. Ready to Fish, Display or both. This Rod I rated at a 6-8wt. However it has the Backbone of a 9-10wt. Will be shipped in a non-matching, Embroidered, Edgar Sealey & Son, Octopus, Heavy Duty Canvas sock with snaps. Not the one shown. As I've stated before, I believe U.K. Split-Cane Fly Rods are 2x the Quality, Craftsmanship and Value of U.S. Rods. Please look at my other Rods for combined shipping discounts. And if you do purchase more than 1, don't pay! Until you contact me and I send you an invoice with combined/reduced shipping. Thanks for looking. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage Mail.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Mound, Minnesota

End Time: 2024-02-14T01:53:17.000Z

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