Walker Bampton Split Cane Fly Rod - Inquiry about Serial Number 26925

Question

fishing rod   Hi, have recently acquired  a  two piece  split cane  fly  rod
by the above in excellent  condition, except  for  some  loose  whipping,  their  is a serial number  on  the handle  number 26925
there was no original bag.
I attach a couple of photos and would appreciate any further info you  may  have or any assistance  you can provide.
Regards
Andy.

Answer
Andrew,
Only got one picture of the reel seat and handle, no pictures of the bamboo or threads.

History:
http://fishing.teggin.com/2008/01/jjs-walker-bampton-co-makers-alnwick.html

Internet sources:

Clarks Bamboo Rod Forum - I usually trust this site
http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/110228#.Tq7AA3KwVn0

Your rod is a UK rod. I am a US bamboo fly rod man. But I think I can give you some small direction. It is not in my books or memory. And it seems like I don't know anything but that lack of information tells me that US collectors are not going to know your rod either.

Walker Bampton produced rods for Farlows in the early 1950s.

I doubt if you are going to reach the US collectors market ,I would look into the UK or European market.

Condition- it is not in excellent  condition if  "some  loose  whipping,"  if you mean thread wrapping.

Some places to look for pricing and information:
ebay-UK would be one place to sell it .

Take it to Farlows in London

You can try selling it at the Classic Fly Rod Forum at no cost http://www.classicflyrodforum.com/topic/12529/t/New-Hardy-Rod-s.html

similar forums in the UK are
http://www.cane-rods.mistral.co.uk/
and
http://inthenetuk.com/pages/home.asp

Luck,
Mac

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