Weird rod

[Cuba Libre]

Got this in an estate package that I am selling on behalf of Courtenay Fish and Game... It an old cane rod with a hardwood handle. 6 ft in length, and quite a heavy beast. Its the eyes that have me stumped. It has a standard single eye about 2 ft from the butt. Then there is a DOUBLE back to back eye 18in further up the rod. The top eye is strait....... Couple of pics-- anyone know what its for?

 

[Lipripper]

I believe it would be for switching the side of the rod you fish with day to day so you don't get a permanent bend in the cane

 

[Cuba Libre]

Hummmm-- dont know-- buts its as good as any ideas I have! ;-)

 

[Lipripper]

No really... that why the end eye is like that

Early 1900's... any name on the rod?

 

[Cuba Libre]

Thanks Lippy... no name as the lacquer finish is badly peeled. As far as the double eye... when the reel is mounted in the reel seat , the eyes are not on opposite sides of the rod-- rather top and bottom of the rod. So I cant figure it out at all!!! Do you know of any references??

Thanks
Bryan

 

[Hookin'up]

does the reel seat spin from side to side? maybe held in place with some sort of a locking pin,
lippy is correct it was to keep the bamboo/cane from developing a permanent arc/bow
can you post a pic of the reel seat too?

 

[CIVANO]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-19t...=100010&prg=1076&rk=3&rkt=15&sd=261354988601&

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-H-I...601?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd9f8a439

Do not know why but here are other examples. Let us know if you figure it out

 

[Cuba Libre]

CIVANO-- I think you have nailed it!!! Almost certain that it is a Vintage Horrocks Ibbotson Potomac Genuine Tonkin Cane Bamboo Boat Rod.

However-- it is in nowhere near as good shape as the one you posted. The thread wrappings need redoing, and the I bet the ferrule is frozen. The reel seat is corroded and needs polishing. But the cane seems to be in very good shape making for a good restoration project. (Not me-- I am going to flog it for what I can get for the club)

Thanks for digging this one out of the dark! (and you too Lippy-- seems you called it right)

 

[Sculpin]

Thanks for this thread CL. Ya learn something new every day . Interesting rod for sure.