Conoflex closed.

[Sportsman 350]

Another British rod/blank maker closes.

I have just heard that Conoflex have closed down.

I have used the blanks to make up beachcasters in the past, in fact the first ever rod I made up, back in the 70s was on a conoflex blank.

More recently my two favourite carp rods are on 1.75lb through action glass blanks from Conoflex.

Another victim of cheap imports I suppose.

[philocalist 57]

Picked up on this back in February - it is indeed very bad news, as the blanks they make / made were difficult to better. Loads of rumours have floated around since about possible takeovers etc, but I think the current status is that they are shiopping out / honouring final orders before vacating the premises :-(

[Vagabond 1013]

Conoflex works was just a mile or so away at Jarvis Brook industrial estate. Many years ago I got them to make a couple of custom-made light beachcasters for me. They measured my height, reach and grip - it was like having a suit made at an old-fashioned bespoke tailors ! Best beach rods I have ever handled.

 

Sad news indeed, and fresh news to me, although as I rarely see the angling press , I don't follow developments in the tackle trade.

[Dick Dastardly 88]

Great stuff! cheered me up no end! No love lost between me and them Im afraid.

[Tony U 36]

Very sad news indeed I have had a number of conoflex rods over the years, DC6, Flick tip and I still own a Scorpion Sport. I must admit I now use Century, when I need to use a conventional beachcaster.

[Sportsman 350]

Great stuff! cheered me up no end! No love lost between me and them Im afraid.

I sense a story, but I am too polite to ask.