The Carp
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Re: The Carp
Very nice too. Looks in excellent condition. West Drayton by any chance ?
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It was 100 mile round trip but worth it i think.Barbulus wrote: West Drayton by any chance ?
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Looks a good bit of kit. Congratulations.
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Very nice, Sir.
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I was going to buy it ,but I just got a early chapman 550 with the copper whipping round the ferrels ,that rod you got was a steel ,well done chap
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I agree. I think you have purchased an absolutely deligthful rod for a good price. Lets hope it gets some usage as intended.
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They look lovely Lee......
As an aside, I picked up a Chapmans 'The Carp' in glass yesterday, have you seen many of those around?
As an aside, I picked up a Chapmans 'The Carp' in glass yesterday, have you seen many of those around?
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That looks a rather fine piece of kit - anyone know how it compares to a Chapmans 550 which of course is around the same length but a three piece instead of this two piece. I recall reading many years ago that the best rods would be one piece but that 10feet and more was totally impractical hence rods were built in sections.
I must admit it has often baffled me why Chapmans built the 550 as a 3 piece and not a two piece.
I must admit it has often baffled me why Chapmans built the 550 as a 3 piece and not a two piece.