I’ve been getting a few emails from visitors to this blog saying that its difficult to navigate through the various posts about restoring a split cane rod in order, so here’s a quick index.
I’ve made this post ‘sticky’ so it will always be at the top of the home page. If you want to go to a particular stage in the restoration, just click on the link ‘Split Cane Fishing Rods‘ in the header, and you’ll be brought back to this page.
If you’re looking for an online source of the materials you’ll need for restoring a split cane rod, you’ll always find a wide range of rod building supplies on eBay
including rod guides
, whipping thread
and cork handles
.
If you’re looking for a split cane rod to buy, either for restoration or ready to use, again eBay is the best place to look. The following links will save you some time searching:
Rods by Allcocks of Redditch
Rods by B James
Rods by Hardy
Allcocks Lucky Strike
Allcocks Wizard
Other split cane rods
Here are the step by step guides:
The restoration begins…
Cleaning the Cork Handle
Cleaning the Brass Fittings
Cleaning the Rod Rings
Putting it back together
Sealing the Whippings
Applying the Varnish
Well, it’s been a while since I last posted. Having covered the various stages of restoring cane fishing rods in previous posts, I’ve been working on other projects, and doing lots of fishing of course!
If you’ve been looking on ebay for cane fishing rods to restore you’ve probably noticed that although there are still a lot of rods on offer, they are selling for less than they have in the past, probably due to the recent economic conditions.
I’ve picked up quite a few bargains over the last few months, and its probably true to say that there hasn’t been a better time to buy cane fshing rods for quite a few years.
We’re told that we’re now coming out of recession so prices will probably return to their previous levels quite soon. If you’re thinking about getting a cane rod to work on ready for the new season* now would be a good time to look on ebay if you haven’t for a while.
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Hardy Perfection antique 2 piece split cane trout rod & case £140.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jan-28-2012 17:07:16 GMT | Watch this Item |
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SHARPES SCOTTIE 9ft. split cane 2 piece fly rod £49.95 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Saturday Jan-28-2012 17:33:51 GMT | Watch this Item |
* I know, there isn’t a complete shutdown like there used to be, and canals and lakes will still be open, but part of being a cane rod enthusiast is still thinking in terms of the traditional close season.
Some eBay quick links:
Rods by Allcocks of Redditch
Rods by B James of London (MK IV Avon)
Rods by Hardy
Allcocks Lucky Strike
Allcocks Wizard
All split cane rods