Hi all

I posted this thread on Fishing Magic a short while ago and it occurred to me that there would be more people who might know the answer on here.

I've acquired a 2 piece 8ft cane rod which has "A special rod by Milward" written on the cane just above the handle. I suspect the rod was intended for worming or light spinning and I'd rate it for weights of around 1/4 ounce. The handle is 16 inches long with sliding aluminium reel fittings, an aluminium collar and a white (or cream) rubber screwed button with a green felt washer. The ferrules are the spigotted type and the butt and tip rings are nickel silver with pale cream "agate" linings. The rod is whipped in black/white (possible black/silver) silk. the rod has a lovely action and weighs 5 oz.

Any ideas on a date or a name/purpose?

I'm just about to start restoration, which really only requires the replacement of the hard chrome low bells intermediates (4) and a few intermediate whippings. The challenge will be to find thread of the right colour!

Thanks

Sean

On old rods "Special" tended to be used when the rod was a custom order for a client so I expect you wont find very much info an the actual rod.

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Allan
Trout always recognise a bad leader.

Welcome to the Forum Sean.

Henry Milward & Sons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Col Henry Mlward was a large Redditch tackle manufacturer.

Milwards Fishing Tackle

You would be suprised how much info a search here would turn up.

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Save the softmouth trout

Thanks! You'd be suprised how difficult it was to register - my Fishing Magic ID wouldn't work and the registration process was a pain.

I know Ron has ruffled a few feathers but we're not all so argumentative you know!

Neither would my name work on FM. Which is why I registered there as Salmonella (Admin know) in case of further crossover issues.

I believe we have conversed. Ron too.

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Save the softmouth trout

Sounds a nice rod mate.
Go out and fish it it could have a touch of magic for you, Some of these old rods have.


Gary

Nicho Bamboo Rod Co

Hope so Gary. It's one of the nicest blanks I've ever waggled (and I've waggled a few!).