Information on Fly Rod: Poulter

On Mar 10, 10:27 am, daytripper wrote:
On 10 Mar 2007 08:09:42 -0800, "Halfordian Golfer" wrote:

Hi,

I seek information on a fly rod. It is a 14' Bamboo Double Hander with
the Inscription "R.J. Poulter 1973". I bought it from a fellow in
London off of Ebay but my searches for information have come up
empty.

Thanks guys,

Sincerely,

TBone

"Big Boy" tomato stakes comes to mind ;-)

Whatever possessed you to buy such a beast?

Only way I figured I've ever break the 30' mark!

8)

Actually, I spooled up with a #12 shooting head and slick running line
(I think it was a Rio). Pretty darn fun to cast, I have to admit. I
want to hit the inlet of Estes park this spring with it and it seems
very good for the larger rivers and wading lakes. It was kind of
serendipitous that a spey instruction video was on On-Demand the very
day I got it all together which is a story in itself. The rod, a 3
piecer, came with a reel that was falling apart. Didn't care about the
reel but, the pieces were NOT a match. I flamed the guy on ebay (as
dishonest) and it torqued him good. He said I was a liar, that the rod
was perfect. Well, about a week later he said he told his wife the
story who said "why don't you ask our daughter?". He did, sure enough
she had used a section to 'retrieve a hover disk from a tree'. So, the
second (middle section was on its way). It was only then that I
noticed the tip didn't match either!!!! AAAAARRRGHH!!! I called the
guy and he said he thought he might know where it was but I had to
trust him and send the tip I had back. I did, it cost $90 to ship. Lo
and behold, 3 weeks later, I had a completed (and really very nice
rod) together. My guess is was it was an estate sale or something and
the brothers were feuding. They were not anglers. Dude...the thing is
a behemoth. Holy moly, it's hard to even put together in the living
room. But man, 100' is the basic distance. I hit it easy on my first
try.

TBone

On 10 Mar 2007 16:35:53 -0800, "Halfordian Golfer" wrote:

On Mar 10, 10:27 am, daytripper wrote:
On 10 Mar 2007 08:09:42 -0800, "Halfordian Golfer" wrote:

Hi,

I seek information on a fly rod. It is a 14' Bamboo Double Hander with
the Inscription "R.J. Poulter 1973". I bought it from a fellow in
London off of Ebay but my searches for information have come up
empty.

Thanks guys,

Sincerely,

TBone

"Big Boy" tomato stakes comes to mind ;-)

Whatever possessed you to buy such a beast?

Only way I figured I've ever break the 30' mark!

8)

Actually, I spooled up with a #12 shooting head and slick running line
(I think it was a Rio). Pretty darn fun to cast, I have to admit. I
want to hit the inlet of Estes park this spring with it and it seems
very good for the larger rivers and wading lakes. It was kind of
serendipitous that a spey instruction video was on On-Demand the very
day I got it all together which is a story in itself. The rod, a 3
piecer, came with a reel that was falling apart. Didn't care about the
reel but, the pieces were NOT a match. I flamed the guy on ebay (as
dishonest) and it torqued him good. He said I was a liar, that the rod
was perfect. Well, about a week later he said he told his wife the
story who said "why don't you ask our daughter?". He did, sure enough
she had used a section to 'retrieve a hover disk from a tree'. So, the
second (middle section was on its way). It was only then that I
noticed the tip didn't match either!!!! AAAAARRRGHH!!! I called the
guy and he said he thought he might know where it was but I had to
trust him and send the tip I had back. I did, it cost $90 to ship. Lo
and behold, 3 weeks later, I had a completed (and really very nice
rod) together. My guess is was it was an estate sale or something and
the brothers were feuding. They were not anglers. Dude...the thing is
a behemoth. Holy moly, it's hard to even put together in the living
room. But man, 100' is the basic distance. I hit it easy on my first
try.

TBone

Well, ok then. But do let us know how your arms, shoulder and back are after
spending an afternoon heaving that thing around...

/daytripper (and get the name of a good therapist near you ;-)

On Mar 10, 6:16 pm, daytripper wrote:
On 10 Mar 2007 16:35:53 -0800, "Halfordian Golfer" wrote:



On Mar 10, 10:27 am, daytripper wrote:
On 10 Mar 2007 08:09:42 -0800, "Halfordian Golfer" wrote:

Hi,

I seek information on a fly rod. It is a 14' Bamboo Double Hander with
the Inscription "R.J. Poulter 1973". I bought it from a fellow in
London off of Ebay but my searches for information have come up
empty.

Thanks guys,

Sincerely,

TBone

"Big Boy" tomato stakes comes to mind ;-)

Whatever possessed you to buy such a beast?

Only way I figured I've ever break the 30' mark!

8)

Actually, I spooled up with a #12 shooting head and slick running line
(I think it was a Rio). Pretty darn fun to cast, I have to admit. I
want to hit the inlet of Estes park this spring with it and it seems
very good for the larger rivers and wading lakes. It was kind of
serendipitous that a spey instruction video was on On-Demand the very
day I got it all together which is a story in itself. The rod, a 3
piecer, came with a reel that was falling apart. Didn't care about the
reel but, the pieces were NOT a match. I flamed the guy on ebay (as
dishonest) and it torqued him good. He said I was a liar, that the rod
was perfect. Well, about a week later he said he told his wife the
story who said "why don't you ask our daughter?". He did, sure enough
she had used a section to 'retrieve a hover disk from a tree'. So, the
second (middle section was on its way). It was only then that I
noticed the tip didn't match either!!!! AAAAARRRGHH!!! I called the
guy and he said he thought he might know where it was but I had to
trust him and send the tip I had back. I did, it cost $90 to ship. Lo
and behold, 3 weeks later, I had a completed (and really very nice
rod) together. My guess is was it was an estate sale or something and
the brothers were feuding. They were not anglers. Dude...the thing is
a behemoth. Holy moly, it's hard to even put together in the living
room. But man, 100' is the basic distance. I hit it easy on my first
try.

TBone

Well, ok then. But do let us know how your arms, shoulder and back are after
spending an afternoon heaving that thing around...

/daytripper (and get the name of a good therapist near you ;-)

Actually, there is some theory theory that it is easier that the
single handed rod...and I believe I've heard spey rods recommended for
people with back or strength issues, very fluid, both arms engaged,
easier to get the distance. Definately king-kong of roll-casting.

Your pal,

TBone