Originally Posted by
redietz
This is really nit-picking, but "never" may be too strong of a word. According to Michael Sinclair's book on Heddon rods, "... it is believed that some of the 7 foot [series 100] rods were built on a 1F (15/64) ferrule."
They certainly built rods with F sizes less than 1 (with designations like 00, 0 1/2, 0 3/4 and 0), so strictly speaking the poster was correct in saying "a 1F would be a trout rod". Well, yes it would be if they in fact ever built any that size.
Not attempting to nitpick just trying to dispel an inaccuracy.
I've been collecting and studying bamboo rods for many years now and have never seen a Heddon rod built on the 15/64ths ferrule.
It may be believed but until one surfaces with 1F inked on it I'll continue to believe they never existed.
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.
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