Constable RH Woods Classic

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (tbc1415) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:47 GMT

levertonhatches wrote:
Just to add a detail, I belive that all of the above-discussed rods came standard with a single tip, which, traditionally, is usual for British rods.

An extra tip was an available option but you are correct, a single tip was standard.

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Eperous) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:11:34 GMT

levertonhatches wrote:
Just to add a detail, I belive that all of the above-discussed rods came standard with a single tip, which, traditionally, is usual for British rods.

My Constable Woods did - come with only one tip... and when I broke the tip, I ended up selling all of my cane rods - including: Winston,...

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (levertonhatches) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:49:56 GMT

Just to add a detail, I belive that all of the above-discussed rods came standard with a single tip, which, traditionally, is usual for British rods.

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Eperous) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:55:37 GMT

tbc1415 wrote:
The RH Woods series by Clifford Constable were made for the US market and sold by Anglers Mail. R.H. Woods was the name of the attorney retained by one of the owners of Anglers Mail. Cliff Constable liked the name and put it on the US series of rods. I am not certain but RH Woods may have been retained to...

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (tbc1415) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:03:58 GMT

Flyman615 wrote:
In the late 1970's I purchased a 7'0" Constable "Firefly" from Angler's Mail. It was a non-staggered two-piece, one tip rod, also ostensibly built for the American market. Wrapped solid black over straw-colored cane with no intermediate wraps, it had blackened bronze ferrules, an uplock reel seat over a black filler and a reversed half-Wells grip. A nice looking combination.
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Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Hillrod) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:55:38 GMT

I found with my Wallop Brook 7' 6" that the rod seems to work far better with a WF5 than my usual DT5. The rod feels underloaded with the double taper.

Once again thanks everbody for the information.

Phil

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:20:18 GMT

In the late 1970's I purchased a 7'0" Constable "Firefly" from Angler's Mail. It was a non-staggered two-piece, one tip rod, also ostensibly built for the American market. Wrapped solid black over straw-colored cane with no intermediate wraps, it had blackened bronze ferrules, an uplock reel seat over a black filler and a reversed half-Wells grip. A nice looking combination.

But I could never find the right line for that little rod and ended up trading it...

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (tbc1415) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:52:48 GMT

Some further bits of information from the 1975 Anglers Mail Catalogue.

The R.H.Woods 6'9" and the 7'6" came in both standard and Classic versions. The Classic had intermediate windings. The standard did not. That is the only difference noted.
The 6'9" standard sold for $88.50 the Classic was $105.00
The 7'6" standard and classic were the same price as the 6'9"

The photos in the catalogue show cigar shaped handles and...

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Hillrod) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:11:31 GMT

Thanks fellas (especially TC). That really is fantastic information.

I already have a 7'6" Constable Wallop Brook, but have the chance to buy the RH Woods.

I bought my original rod at auction and it was refurbished by Edward Barder who had bought all Cliff Constable's stock of parts from his widow when he died.

Like you guys I find it a deceptiveley powerful little rod.

regards

Phil

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (tbc1415) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:57:06 GMT

The RH Woods series by Clifford Constable were made for the US market and sold by Anglers Mail.
R.H. Woods was the name of the attorney retained by one of the owners of Anglers Mail. Cliff Constable liked the name and put it on the US series of rods. I am not certain but RH Woods may have been retained to put together the deal between Anglers Mail and Clifford Constable

The R.H. Woods series tapers are similar if not identical to the Wallop Brook series sold through Dermot...

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (gmflyfish) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:28:54 GMT

I have the wallop brook model in 7'6" for a 4-5. I bought it while in the UK 20 years ago for 20 pounds sterling or less than $40... I love it and get it out at least once a year....

It is a prarbolic action and does a good job over 20 feet...

I use a weight foward - Wulff TT4/5 and it tends to work the rod well

Gregg

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (NorthBranch) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:10:55 GMT

I own a companion rod in both a 6' 3wt and 6'9'' 4wt and absolutly love it's parabolic action. For the money, one of the best deals out there. You don't see them that often.

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (czkid) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:24:09 GMT

If like the other Constables I've cast.... a great rod.

Ralph

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (nativebrownie) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:25:04 GMT

Constable Split-Cane Fly Rods - The R.H. Woods Classic, 7'6", 3 7/8 oz, 1 or 2 tips, "This is a longer version of the 6'9" R.H.W. The line size is one weight heavier... DT5F" $88.50 - one tip

Hope that helps.

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Hillrod) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:32:28 GMT

Ken M 44 wrote:
Maybe A. H. Wood ??

An A H E Wood designed Salmon rods for Hardy in the 1920-50's period and some carry his name as a model reference - not sure if it is the same Wood but may well be, that is about the limit of help I can offer.

but on the other hand

Bob Summers had this rod listed a while ago ;

672. Constable...

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (RonT1) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:53:51 GMT
Not much help but i seem to recall seeing/casting one at Angler's Mail in Cleveland, Ohio ~ 1970. Try Google search and give 'em a call.
R

Re: Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Ken M 44) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:05:36 GMT
Maybe A. H. Wood ??

An A H E Wood designed Salmon rods for Hardy in the 1920-50's period and some carry his name as a model reference - not sure if it is the same Wood but may well be, that is about the limit of help I can offer.

but on the other hand

Bob Summers had this rod listed a while ago ;

672. Constable 6' 9" R H Woods model 2-piece, 1 tip bag and tube. It is built on the staggered...

Constable RH Woods Classic

feeds@yuku.com (Hillrod) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:14:08 GMT
Does anyone out there know anything about this model of rod

It is 7' 6" with the usual Constable staggered ferrule. I have an idea it was made for the US market. anyone know who RH Woods was?

Grateful for your thoughts

Phil