B. James “Avon Perfection” Avon Rod – 11ft 3in (Circa 1956–57) An excellent-condition B. James Avon Perfection 11ft 3in three-piece Avon rod. Constructed with a whole-cane butt section and split-cane centre and tip sections. Fitted with bronzed brass ferrules, burgundy whippings with intermediates, stand-off eyes, and red agate–lined butt and tip rings. The rod features a 24-inch onion cork handle with twin sliding-ring reel fittings. A highly desirable vintage rod dating to circa 1956–57, complete with its original three-pocket green cloth bag.