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Arthur H.E. Wood Born in 1870 and educated at Eton, A.H.E. Wood was just sixteen when his father died leaving him property at Newbold Revel. He soon established himself on the estate as a formidable all-rounder sportsman; playing cricket, beagling, shooting and fishing. He was also recognised as an excellent yachtsman, winning competitions on the Solent and at Windermere where he had further property. In 1913, Wood moved to Deeside where he bought Glassel. Two years later he also took Cairnton on a long lease. There, over the succeeding years, he entertained many salmon-fishing notables including Neville Chamberlain. Wood's reputation as a fisherman survives him through his theory of greased line fishing. He originated the view that, with a greased line, the angler is able to control the angle and position of the fly in the water, and also, to a large extent, the speed at which it travels. Wood wrote extensively on his method and also, in conjunction with J.J. Hardy, Managing Director of Hardy Brothers, was responsible for designing a renowned series of three twelve-foot rods which bear his name. Wood died at Cairnton in 1934. The following four lots are offered for sale by a descendant.
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The Blue charm was devised by A.H.E. Wood for use at his home, Cairnton, by Banchory, on the Dee.

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