[Ogden Smiths]

Does anybody know where I would be able to find any information on a rod made by Ogden Smiths Ltd? I have one of their old rods but can't make out what the writing on it says. All I can see is Fly Rod - Ogden Smiths London - 9ft. There are other bits of text which I can't make out. There is a number stamped on the reel seat - was wondering if his could be some kind of serial number????

 

I originally bought this to be part of a static display along with a vintage wicker creel, but I am now wondering if its worth restoring it and using it.

 

Any ideas/thoughts?

[River Ock]

Thanks for all the advice FF2, I have had a word with the farmer and he is happy for me to fish!!! Just waiting for my new 7' #4 rod to arrive . I'll report back on any catches:D.

[X-Cite Fly 7' #3/4]

Thanks for all the advice, I have now bought a Shakespeare Oracle 7' #4.

[X-Cite Fly 7' #3/4]

The only RT rod I have used is the MPX #8/9. Quite possibly the worst rod I have ever used. Joints were always coming loose, which never happened on any of my other rods and snapped near the butt mid-cast. If you are looking for a real cheap small stream rod, the have a look at the Shakespeare Professional range.

 

The only RT rod I have used is the MPX #8/9. Quite possibly the worst rod I have ever used. Joints were always coming loose, which never happened on any of my other rods and snapped near the butt mid-cast. If you are looking for a real cheap small stream rod, the have a look at the Shakespeare Professional range.

 

 

Thanks for the info. Think I'll stay well away from RT X-cite! Sound like a bit too much X-cite-ment for me

[X-Cite Fly 7' #3/4]

Anybody? Any comments on the general build quaility of Ron Thompson rods? Has anybody ever used a Ron Thompson fly rod?

[X-Cite Fly 7' #3/4]

I've been thinking of buying a Ron Thompson X-Cite Fly 7' #3/4 to use a little river near my house. Anybody know what they're like?

[Which fly rod?]

Hi

Thanks for yor replies.

I have been offered a Daiwa Whisker wf 98-9'6"ft rod but he doesn't know the line rating.Does anyone know what it would be?Also whether it would be suitable for a bit of sea fishing when I'm not on holiday?

Thanks

Richard

 

I have a Diawa Whisker WF 98-9'6" and is rated #6-8

[River Ock]

Hi all. This is my first post on this forum so please forgive me if it's in the wrong place!

 

I have recently moved from London to Oxfordshire and am after some advice/help. The only afforadle place to fish around here is Farmoor ii and so far I have had 3 fish (brand new stockies) from 4 visits. The river Ock runs past my back door (well it's about 150 yards away really) and this seems like much more fun! The house I live in is owned by the farmer whose land the river runs through. What I need to know is how I can find out if there are any restrictions on me fishing this river, or is it just a case of me getting permission from the farmer?

 

Any advice would be appreciated.