Now for the price of a high quality carbon-rod you can experience the joy of fishing with a brand new, English made, split-cane rod which will transport you to the golden age of game fishing.

GWG rods are built to provide a low cost way to start enjoying split-cane.
Each rod, which is hand finished by me to the same standard as my signature rods is built on a machine planed blank made to my specifications by R. Chapman & Co. These are the finest factory made blanks available and most importantly made exclusively in the UK.
While machine planed blanks are not as responsive as hand planed blanks the process has been used by almost all English 'mass producers' of bamboo rods for the last century and these blanks are still of a very high quality with a delightful 'classic' feel.

GWG rods are supplied with a single top to help keep cost down but all other components are of the same quality as those used in my Signature fly rods and the same finishing processes are employed.

FOR SALE NOW!

Available to purchace from stcok today is a GWG 7ft AFTM 4 trout rod.
(pictured in the gallery)

Built on the Dart taper this is an ex demonstrator rod. Condition as new but blemish in varnish and scratches to base of tube.

£400.00 This is a one off offer and not to be repeated so be quick.
Save yourself £75.00 and a three month wait!

Perhaps you already own a vintage split-cane fly rod and the old friend is growing tired, wants a re-varnish or complete re-build. I fish with several vintage rods and still get an enormous amount of pleasure from taking fish on rods 70 and 80 years old.

I offer restoration services and will be happy to give a quote for any work your rod might require. There is no fixed price because every rod is different and requirements vary. I can even replace broken rod sections if the worst should have happened.

I must point out that not all rods can be returned to the riverbank, just like Glass and Carbon rods bamboo does deteriorate with age and some blanks are simply too tired to risk putting into a fish. If I feel that, on inspection, it is not going to be possible to restore your rod satisfactorily then I will inform you and return it to you free of charge. However, if your beloved rod is due for retirement I can always build a replica for you with the same taper on fresh bamboo so all is not lost.

Email me for details.