MILWARDS SERVICEMAN SMUGGLER

Milwards serviceman smuggler split cane fishing rod set information and details on the features and characteristics of this sort-after piece of fishing tackle.

Description

Being a military man, Colonel Henry Milward knew all about the difficulties of combining an obsession such as fishing with the demands of the armed forces. The solution he came up with was the innovative Milwards Serviceman Smuggler, a two rod set that dismantled into a very small, portable and lightweight package. The first of the two rods was a split cane fly rod nine feet in length, which consisted of five pieces. The other was a bamboo spinning rod seven feet in length, which broke down into four pieces.

The spinning rod was quite sturdy, allowing it to be used as a general purpose, all round rod that would suit many species of fish. The fly rod had a very pleasing action that surpassed many fly rods only three or four pieces in construction, a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of Milwards.

Locating One

Because the Milwards Serviceman Smuggler contained so many various pieces, complete kits are extremely rare to locate nowadays. However its reputation as such a great piece of traveling fishing equipment has led it to be widely sort after and cherished by the lucky few who own one. It is possible to pick up either the fly rod or the spinning rod as separate items from time to time, but in such cases the condition of the rod could be slightly suspect.

If you do come across one of these collector's items, don't hesitate to purchase it if it is in good condition. Apart from being one of the best all-round items of fishing tackle, this vintage rod set is sure to appreciate in value over time.

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