Otter Brand - Youngs of Harrow split cane coarse fishing rod. In good condition, three pieces. Tip section is made of fibre glass.

Youngs of Harrow, Otter Brand "The Roach rod" 11ft Whole and spliced Split cane rod. This 11ft 2 piece whole cane butt and whole and spliced split cane tip is as straight as a die. The benefit of the whole/split cane combination gives this rod a very crisp action and it is not at all "floppy" just perfect for roaching on a summer days. The script is totally unscratched. The red/burgundy yellow tipped and red/burgundy intermediate silk whipping is just perfect and the varnish finish is beautiful. You can see for yourself in the photo's what a beautiful piece of cane this rod is. The rod has a 24" cork handle with polished aluminium butt cap with black rubber button and a polished aluminium shoulder ring and polished aluminium sliding reel retaining bands. The Butt and tip rings are un-cracked agate lined and the rod also benefits from a hook keeper. Intermediate rings are of the high bell "stand off" style and chromium plate finish.