Cane Rod

Question
Could you please give me any information on A.E.Rudge& Son of Reditch Makers of split cane rods.I have a 8ft split cane rod cork handle 2 piece with wooden bung on handle end and wooden insert in first piece.

Answer
Stephen,
Sorry I am a US trout bamboo fly rod man. What you have there is UK but here's  some ideas to continue your research:
you can e-mail InTheNetUK.com at
http://www.inthenetuk.com/pages/home.asp

they have a Rudge page:
http://www.inthenetuk.com/pages/VintageRods_A_E_Rudge.asp

Also try ebay especially ebay.uk

A UK bamboo rod book may be at the library:
Fishing Tackle: A Collector's Guide  Hardcover, 1991 Graham Turner


If you e-mail others may I recommend a more detailed description (see the all experts page where I give the parameters) and define what is a bung.

Luck,
Mac





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