When were these made?

[Ljm183]

The biggest Carp so far on the 500 is a Common Carp for 17Lb 10 ounces.

Regards

Martin

My biggest carp on a 500 .............. 21lb 12oz.

[Martin(rockape)]

The biggest Carp so far on the 500 is a Common Carp for 17Lb 10 ounces.

Regards

Martin

My biggest carp on a 500 .............. 21lb 12oz.

Nice one, never had a carp that size but I'm edging closer. I patiently await my turn and hopefully I'll succeed using the 500.

Regards

Martin

[Greentura]

I think the 500 and other detachable butt Chapmans rods started in the early 60’s with the ‘new look’ range of less decorated rods with more basic fittings, no intermediates, cheaper ferrules. Price lead rods but always with good cane. When they stopped is a good question, they were still building the blanks and a few finished rods up to when the factory close, and John had enough blanks to have made them for years to come, if he wanted, or was able

[Polecat]

Wish he had made a few more Fred J Taylor Roach rods - been trying to track a decent one down for a while. Missed one on ebay on Saturday - the bidding closed when I was talking to the boiler man and I missed it by a tenner...

[Harry H]

[Harry H]

Thanks Harry. Looks like Chapmans were as slow off the mark as Allcocks, both bringing MK IV style rods out around 1963 (the 550 and the New Superb).

I think they had the 2 piece rods previously this was for the 3 piece models.

[Ljm183]

Chapman,s price list increase dated 19th November 1964. Which shows the rods made before that date including the 500.