len butterworth

[jkm1667]

ive just been given a len butterworth fish hunter (M.T.814? dont know what the last number is.been scratched. (2-4 ozs) 3.9 m

does anyone know anything about this type of rod

soft or hard action ? feels quite strong?

what kg. line would be suitable?

the reel sits 20cm off the bottom of rod so ive put a 650 alvey on it

cheers john

[luderick -angler]

sorry to correct you swordy but it will be Multi Taper 8 wrap - 144 inches (12 feet) Good jewie, heavy drummer stick! Made by one of the legendary companies I beleive while Dick Snyder was still with the company.

Edited June 12, 2012 by luderick -angler

[jkm1667]

thx fellas for sharing your knowledge

[JimT]

My collection are

Butterworth- Circa 1975 and still going strong

4144 MT Bream and Luderick etc

7144 MT Tailor etc

8144 MT Snapper etc- this gets a 4 oz snapper lead out a long way out using a 7 " Alvey

and a little Sabre spin stick 3-6 lb class

Jim...

Edited June 12, 2012 by jot

[luderick -angler]

Of interest Len Butterworth started out making split cane rods in his garage in Brisbane and took them to local stores himself to see if they would stock and sell them, I had two of his 11ft three piece split cane ocean blackfish (sadly cannot remeber what became of them, I think Dad cut them up for float stems!)I do however have one of his lovely dark brown slow tapered 5126 medium blackfish rods and the 5144 light blackfish in yellow both date late 60's and were dads. Never will part with either!

[hottyscotty]

whatever you do, don't sell it! i regret selling mine

[jkm1667]

wont be selling it scotty,its been passed down from an uncle who passed away 15 years ago,i would say it would be 20 yrs old atleast