Lt. Colonel Oborn

Taken from the Whiteadders Fly fishing museum.

There are few named rod makers in the history of UK rod making. One notable exception is Lt. Col. Gerald Oborn who began making rods during his military service, but on his retirement turned to full-time rod making in his garden workshop in Marnull, Dorset. Oborn rods were quite exclusive and marketed through Harrods and a small outlet called "Rod-box" as well as custom orders placed in local tackle shops. Oborn rods have several characteristics. Most are two-piece, with an aluminium reel-seat and brass/nickel silver ferrules. Oborn believed that using different metals would stop the ferrules "binding". All the rods are marked "Tenacity" and carry a tiny graphic of a dry fly on the flat behind the stripping guide. Every rod was entirely hand-built by Col. Oborn himself. This nine-foot two piece is a good example of a style of rod that became popular after WW2.

Taken from the Classic Flyrod forum.
By the Son of Oborn

Dear sir

Having looked on google I happened to come accross your message, My father died twenty five years ago, the rod making was a lucrative hobby. He made them at our family home in Marnhull, Dorset in a small white shed, which still stands today, after retiring from the Armed Forces. He was self taught. He made Rods for Ian Hay (Rodbox, Winchester) & (Harrods). These must have been fine rods as he could never meet the demands. These were sold at approx £60-£70.

I hope this information is helpful.

Kind Regards

Robert

Taken from the Whiteadders Fly fishing museum.

There are few named rod makers in the history of UK rod making. One notable exception is Lt. Col. Gerald Oborn who began making rods during his military service, but on his retirement turned to full-time rod making in his garden workshop in Marnull, Dorset. Oborn rods were quite exclusive and marketed through Harrods and a small outlet called "Rod-box" as well as custom orders placed in local tackle shops. Oborn rods have several characteristics. Most are two-piece, with an aluminium reel-seat and brass/nickel silver ferrules. Oborn believed that using different metals would stop the ferrules "binding". All the rods are marked "Tenacity" and carry a tiny graphic of a dry fly on the flat behind the stripping guide. Every rod was entirely hand-built by Col. Oborn himself. This nine-foot two piece is a good example of a style of rod that became popular after WW2.

Taken from the Classic Flyrod forum.
By the Son of Oborn

Dear sir

Having looked on google I happened to come accross your message, My father died twenty five years ago, the rod making was a lucrative hobby. He made them at our family home in Marnhull, Dorset in a small white shed, which still stands today, after retiring from the Armed Forces. He was self taught. He made Rods for Ian Hay (Rodbox, Winchester) & (Harrods). These must have been fine rods as he could never meet the demands. These were sold at approx £60-£70.

I hope this information is helpful.

Kind Regards

Robert

Oborn (non fisherman)

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