MILWARDS SPINVERSA
Milwards SpinVersa split cane fishing rod information and details on the features and characteristics of this sort-after piece of fishing tackle.
Rod Description
The so-called 'Versa' range of Milwards split cane fishing rods was an elite range of spinning rods built specifically for Milwards' executives and important customers. The term 'versa' was derived from the unusual construction of these rods, which featured a reverse tapering of the rod's butt section. The butt section narrowed toward the butt rather than toward the tip. While strange and perhaps a little aesthetically unpleasing to some, this design was in fact very brilliant and innovative. The effect was to allow the butt section to also flex, lending power to the cast and resulting in further and more accurate casting of light baits and lures.
The SpinVersa was a great success for Milwards. It was beautifully constructed with no expense spared nor shortcut taken, resulting in a rod that was a delight to use. It was 8ft 9in in length, which made it very usable for river and lake fishing. In particular, it was perfect for casting very small weights of only a few grams considerable distances, so was suited for salmon, trout and other popular freshwater species. The handle was cork and quite long to allow various grips. As was usual with the upper echelon of Milwards rods, the SpinVersa had lots of brass, bronze, silver and agate in its fittings, as well as choice cane.
Getting Hold of One
Coming across any of the 'Versa' spinning rods is quite difficult these days. Any angler who knows not only their worth but also their magnificent action and casting ability cherishes any of these rods in their collection. However, every now and then one pops onto the market, or one might be fortunate enough to stumble across one accidentally in a secondhand store or local market. If the seller just thinks they have an old, worthless bamboo rod, you could be in for a bargain!
The best way of getting hold of one of the fantastic vintage rods is by locating one in a collection and either offering an unbeatable price or swapping another vintage rod for it. Collectors are much more likely to part with an item if they can replace it with another item of at least equal value, rarity or both. To pick up a good antique or vintage rod of any make, check out eBay. Often a rod will come up for auction, and one (or two or even three) such rods may be enough to pry a Milwards away from a collector, especially if they are not really into Milwards gear so much.
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