My first post has sofar recieved 50 looks but no replys ,I guess nobody on this forum is old enough to remember Odgen smith or his rods.lol. So I'll try another .
I Purchased a rod from the estate of a old friend . It was made by J. S. Sharpe Ltd. Aberdeen . The trade mark is "Scottie" and the Name Tag says the company was awarded a Gold Medal at the Milan Exhibition 1933 . Sorry to say one tip is broken.
Would appreciate any information on this company or their rods. This one is a 3 peice 9' 9wt. I think. Thanks for any and all help on this .
Tyron

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Sharpe’s of Aberdeen Innovation Since 1920 - The underlying principles of innovation, product quality and service are the cornerstone of Sharpe’s of Aberdeen, who can trace a history dating back to 1920 when J.S. Sharpe set up his tackle manufacturing business in John Street Aberdeen.

The company quickly established a reputation for quality and innovation in the design and manufacture of split cane rods for salmon and trout fishing, with the subsequent development of a comprehensive range of tackle, consumables and accessories.

In 1933 at the Milan exhibition Sharpe’s were awarded the Diploma and Gold medal for their impregnated split cane rods which had been developed in Aberdeen. Another development in the early days of Sharpe’s was the construction of the 7 section split cane rod which was thinner and lighter than the conventional 6 section rod.

During the Second World War Sharpe’s craftsmen made precision components for Spitfires but afterwards our highly skilled craftsmen were glad to returned to the production of high quality fishing tackle. Indeed, the post war period saw Sharpes products being promoted by the British Council of Industrial Design and exhibited round the world.

The 1950’s and 60’s saw continued growth and prosperity for the company. However the continued success with traditional materials meant that it was slower to adopt the new composite materials which were starting to be utilised in the manufacture of fishing rods. As a consequence, whilst Sharpes was always highly regarded manufacturer for quality of materials and workmanship, it lost its world leading position. This was a bitter blow but it had the effect of galvanising the company into both utilising the new materials like carbon etc and looking for the next significant advance in materials so as to ride the new wave rather than be left behind.

Thanks so much for the info. on Sharpe's of aberdeen . I'm glad to have a part of their exceptional craftmanship.
Regards Tyron

There is more stuff here....

J S Sharpe

If you go towards you will see a good history of the firm

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thanks interesting read
tyron

Scittish.

Sorry about the spelling "scottish" being from the frontier my hands get in the way sometimes.