Cane rod choice

[Wayne Williams]

Hello,
I’m after some advice on an old rod that was left to me some years ago by my granddad, I am thinking / hoping it will be suitable to use with my JW Young Purist mainly for float fishing.It is a Manchester made Lindorp 13’, any information and or advice will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

Wayne , I presume you don't intend float fishing for Barbel with this rod as it is totally unsuitable . It is a tip action light float fishing rod for smaller species

 

[Wayne Williams]

Yes, sorry, just realised I have probably posted on the wrong forum.

 

[Neil Smart]

No your fine this is the what tackle forum....The rod is from what I gather was a popular rod in its day that serviced the match scene. It is built cane which really does not attract a good sell on price, and also has handling limitations. The rod was probably manufactured by Milbro and badged in a different name. Personally I wouldn't use it in these days, there as you know plenty of lighter better rods that will do a great job. I had some rods passed down to me, and one I sold for a good price to a collector who would cherish it more than I could.
Case of sensible over sentiment I guess.

 

[Wayne Williams]

Cheers Neil,
what would be a good split cane rod to look for to use for float fishing with a pin, but not one of the silly priced names.

 

[Neil Smart]

Problem with cane is the sloppy nature of the action which does not help with a fast action needed to strike. Some cane rods have fitted a glass top section or spliced tip which helps. I had one which is the one I sold on, believe it was a Milbro, Mike Hodgkiss should be the one to ask.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

Wayne . Are you wanting to float fish for barbel with a cane rod , or do you just want a cane rod for general float fishing ? The rod you have , as Neil points out is a match style rod for smaller species , hard to tell for definite but the rod you have appears to have a whole cane butt and middle section , and a split [ AKA built cane ] spliced in tip section , these were designed to be completely tip action and would not handle a barbel or any other powerful / large fish . If I was going to use a cane rod for float fishing Barbel I would look for and edgar Sealey floatcaster deluxe , these have a whole cane butt section and split cane middle and tip section and as such are a fairly powerful rod with a lot more of a through action , I have landed barbel to 9lb with this model rod with no problem . Downside , they as with all cane rods of this length are heavy compared to a fibreglass or carbon fibre rod , but if you can live with that they are a nice rod and fun to use , they are 12 ft in length . Coincidentally I have recently restored one of these rods and is available for purchase . I don't know where you live but if you want to have a waggle you arer welcome to come round and try it , I live near York

 

[David Craine]

Wayne...just a quick heads up, MIke does a really good restoration, I have seen his rods and would recommend them. I use cane rather a lot, and would agree with Mikes observations.

David

 

[Wayne Williams]

Thank you all for your input, Mike, I will be in touch, I wish I had posted this earlier as I have been working in and around York for the last fortnight.