Chapman's rods
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Chapman's rods
Any views on these budget end of the market cane rods?
I have the 500 deluxe, 550 and a Dennis Pye 700 pike rod.
The 500 is a basic MKIV avon, the 550 is the carp rod similar to MKIV carp but little lighter action I think.
I quite like using them especially when I am in tougher terrain and don't want to risk using my better quality rods.
They are pretty cheap and a good intro to using cane before you plunge into the world of BJ James or Edward Barder.
I have the 500 deluxe, 550 and a Dennis Pye 700 pike rod.
The 500 is a basic MKIV avon, the 550 is the carp rod similar to MKIV carp but little lighter action I think.
I quite like using them especially when I am in tougher terrain and don't want to risk using my better quality rods.
They are pretty cheap and a good intro to using cane before you plunge into the world of BJ James or Edward Barder.
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Re: Chapman's rods
In which case I shall keep my eyes peeled for one of the afformentioned rods, thanks. :thumb:
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Re: Chapman's rods
Goes for me too, You can never have to much cane and having ones that are not so expensive would be handy at times.The Sweetcorn Kid wrote:In which case I shall keep my eyes peeled for one of the afformentioned rods, thanks. :thumb:
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They are worth keeping an eye open for but there are some real beaten up and droopy examples out there.
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I used to use a 500, but found it less powerful than a MkIV Avon; an average Rother chub would have it bent double. They are nice though, and feel well balanced in the hand. I do still use a twelve foot Chapman Hunter occasionally (when I'm feeling robust!) which is a fantastic barbel and tench rod.
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Re: Chapman's rods
Tell you what though chaps, the price of these is climbing very quickly. You used to see them go for 50 to 70 quid, but now they're calling 100 + on e(xpensive)bay. I like the look of the pike rod for heavy carp and barbel fishing myself, and the 550 seems to be rather nice..
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The 550 is lighter than the BJ James MKIV carp. It makes a nice floater rod.
The Dennis Pye 700 pike rod is a good pike rod alternatively what Walker called his MKIII carp 'The Whopper Stopper'
The Dennis Pye 700 pike rod is a good pike rod alternatively what Walker called his MKIII carp 'The Whopper Stopper'
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Re: Chapman's rods
For all you non latin readers out there "Let the buyer beware"Snape wrote:They are worth keeping an eye open for but there are some real beaten up and droopy examples out there.
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I did wonder, it would seem that Snape is a very well educated man. But then, most teachers are.... :hat:
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