Rare vintage R Chapman & Co "Fred J Taylor Roach Rod" 12ft 6" 2 piece ( plus handle ) split cane coarse fishing rod, brass ferrules, burgundy eye & intermediate whippings, red agate top & bottom eyes and a " 30 detachable cork handle with black anodised sliding ring reel fittings. This is the only surviving rod of only two ever made, in excellent condition it appears little unused. It was gifted to Chris Dawn , then editor of the Angling Times by Percy Anderson "King of the Cam" during mid 70's as written on the rod's butt section ( see photo ). This rare rod is accompanied by relevant documentation and comes complete in a new purpose made bag.
