Fosters The Roach Perfection 11′ 3 pice split cane Avon rod ready to fish

Maker: Fosters of Ashbourne

Model: The Roach Perfection

Approximate year of manufacture: 1950’60’s

Condition: Cosmetic refurb, good

Material: cane

Length/ diameter: 11′ 3 piece

Country of manufacture: Derbyshire, England

Ideal use: Fish or display

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: A rarely seen 11′ 3 piece split cane Avon coarse fishing rod, the Roach Perfection by Fosters of Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Cosmetic refurb some years ago. close whipped original high bells guides, some with very minor surface corrossion to ring frames, probably wire wool off. bronze ferrules, cork handle with alloy reel rings. A good user, classic looks and high quality rod builder. Comes in cloth bag