J B Walker Avon 10′ 2-piece split cane trout fly rod

Maker: J B walker

Model: Avon

Approximate year of manufacture: 1962

Condition: Good user, collector

Material: Split cane

Length/ diameter: 10′

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Trout fly

Item stock location: Weston super Mare

TT opinion:
A scarce JB Walker Avon, October 1962 #1005, 10ft in length split cane rod in fine original condition, whipped very dark brown, bronze ferrule, 23” cork handle with sliding alloy reel rings and butt cap, black rubber button. The rod has seen very little use, is straight with a good ferrule and comes with a beige cloth bag.