After posting a shot of two rather nice old floats on the Traditional Fisherman’s Forum for the float builders to use as reference, I was most surprised to be contacted by master builder Paul Cook who has used the colours as a reference for some Avons.
Below are the original two floats that i posted on the TTF.
And here are Paul’s versions, amazing work as to be expected….
I was also given a sneak preview of something that Paul has been working on, the results are stunning but I’m afraid its all hush hush for now!
the tuesday swim... 
Beautiful works of art.
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Hi Shaun,
I would say thanks but I’m just the messenger!
Tadpole
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Somewhere between Prescott lock and Hackney ,lea bridge weir, on the Lea a similar Avon made by the same said artist and float/rod maker.,travels up and down on every turn of the tide.I lost it whilst trotting the fine yellow top behind the football pitches.
Pauls work is superb, and damn nice fella too
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I would have asked the London Authorities to drain the Lea and retrieve the float.
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