Famous names such as Hardy, Farlow, Carter, Allcock’s, Army and Navy, and many more all used this wood. Referred to as Greenheart Green Willow or Green Heart, it’s the same wood. Greenheart is a tropical hard wood, many makers sourcing stock from South America. Although heavy it’s renowned the world over for its durability and versatility. […]
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Oct
In the recent massive collection of 500 rods, I have come across another interesting maker. This 15’ three-piece greenheart salmon fly rod is engraved to the butt cap “J.Jackson, Maker Dumfries”. Who was he? A little research shows John Jackson listed in the 1911-1912 Post Office directory as a Fishing Tackle Maker at No. 4 […]
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I have said it before, like buses and policemen, can’t find one then three come along together! That’s what happened this week. Eggington & Son rods of Merton in London are not that common despite being in business for over 50 years. You would expect them to be behind every tree, but they’re not. Established in […]