Prices for second hand split cane fly rods here in the U.K. are still quite respectable. A few month's ago I picked up a Hardy Bros. of Alnwick split can rod for 10. All it needed was a small repair to one ferrule which I done by a local rod builder for a further 10. At the same time I bought a lovely Thorbourn of Edinburgh rod in perfect condition for the same price and a greenheart one again for 10. Last week I got a 'no name' split cane rod in perfect order for 20. I am buying them up while at the low price they are as potential investment. And I still get to use them in the meantime.
Off to Alnwick in a day or two and will call in the Hardy Rod Builders place there. Very interesting museum they have if in that area. Lagopus.....
