Rod ID?

[garyp]

I've just inherited an old century rod. Just after a bit of info if anyone can help.

Butt section is marked as "Century Formula ", no ring and is 6'2"
Tip is marked as "tip tornado" has 8 fuji rings (very light green inserts) and has a "bulit by reelsports hebburn" sticker on it under the varnish with the phone number as 091 not 0191 as is now.

Looks in really good condition, but no idea on age, what it can cast etc

any ideas?

 

[phill_itofish]

I'm sure Terry at Reelsport will be able to help,

 

[garyp]

I realised that mate , but as he's closed now I thought I would ask here

 

[neil1964]

call me a detective but I think its a.....tip tornado!!!

 

[garyp]

call me a detective but I think its a.....tip tornado!!!

cheers mate

 

[Pete from shields]

call me a detective but I think its a.....tip tornado!!!

The butt section is defo a century formula.

 

[garyp]

I see the weather has kept people in-doors today then

 

[Pete from shields]

LOL mate yep stuck in bloody weather, the change of phone number from 091 to 0191 was made in 1995 if that helps.

 

[YoursTruly]

I realised that mate , but as he's closed now I thought I would ask here

Hi Gary, what you have there is one of the very first Tip Tornado's

made long before the sport or match, it was the forerunner to the Tip Tornado range as we know it today.
Must be well over 15 year old.

Brilliant rod in its day and will serve you well today.

hope this helps

Terry

 

[garyp]

Cheers Terry, apart from needing the butt shrinkwrapped its in excellent condition.

Wasnt the best of circumstances how I came to get it, but I'm sure I'll put it to good use.

Thanks for the input everyone