hi there

i have 3 rods that belonged to my Grandpa, been in the loft since 1981 and not used for a good few years prior to that.

Edgar Seely Octopus, it's pretty and I liked it, but it's too long, heavy and wobbly for an absolute beginner. Was suggested I hang it on a wall, which is a lovely idea, but unfortunately I live in a shoebox!

Milbro Milbrolite 9ft and 13ft.

All 3 in original bags and in pretty good nick.


Anyone know anything about them, is it worth trying to learn the art of Ebay or are they just tatt?

Cheers
V

One here £30
Fine Art Auction Catalogue - Edgar Sealey - an 'Octopus' split cane trout fly rod, 3pce, ..

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Allan
Trout always recognise a bad leader.

cheers, off to learn ebay!

perhaps it is worth contacting one of the Auction Houses - usually there is and advert in the T&S. They will probably tell you what they are really worth

Angling author and TV presenter Oliver Kite used this rod almost exclusively.



Oliver Kite pictured with his Milbrolite.

The rod would be of some value to a collector. I certainly wouldn't put it on e-Bay without 'history'.

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Save the softmouth trout

thanks for your info.

i'd put them all on ebay then had a change of heart.

anyone recommend anyone North of the Border?

cheers

when asking for a valuation, introduce yourself as Victoria Kite

Great picture of Oliver kite,looks a bit posed!but sums up the simplicity of fly fishing-rod,reel net and creel.
Worth looking on Utube,there are some recently posted films on there under Kites country.They take you back to a simpler time,wonderfull to watch.
On the one film he pours cider into the river,to start the season off,im sure a couple of drips would have been plenty! i hate waste!

Steve