B james Ealing, London, MKIV

Hexapin · Post by **Hexapin** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:01 am

I came to the conclusion that one has to have a MKIV in ones collection and that it must be an early one. I believe I have acquired one as per the photos. Once put together and waggled I now know what all the fuss it about. Its so fast, powerful, crisp, balanced.

I'm almost starting to think that the MKIV, the LRH No.2, the Wallis wizard, the ISIS, the Kennet Perfection and the Pezon et Michel Parabolic pretty much have it all covered. Making all the other rods obsolete...

The Old Buffer · Post by **The Old Buffer** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:21 am

A lovely bit of kit. Enjoy.

Aquaerial · Post by **Aquaerial** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:25 am

Very nice..that tip looks almost the diameter of my S/U..a real treasure that will cope with weedy old swims I bet.

Barbulus · Post by **Barbulus** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:31 am

Very nice looking MKV you have there.....I wish I could say that mine look as good.........

AshbyCut · Post by **AshbyCut** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:33 am

Looks a fine acquisition, Sir ... but "pretty much have it all covered" ??? What about a gudgeon rod ... and a Spanish reed/Split cane roach rod ... and that rod you'll waggle at Redditch Tackle Fair and fall in love with ... and ... well ... you get the picture.

Beresford · Post by **Beresford** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:47 am

Nice.

To your list I'd say you need to add an 11' carp rod. I've being using one this summer and I've enjoyed the extra reach and power. I'd say my MkIV doesn't have quite the same ability to control fish as this longer, stronger rod. If anything it's a tad too powerful to be precisely what I want and I'd still like a slighter softer, better balanced 11' carp rod. Equally a short stalking rod might be in order as well, and so the quest continues.

Hexapin · Post by **Hexapin** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:09 pm

I would say that I lie in bed at night ruminating these very thoughts but I'm too embarrassed to admit my illness.

Hexapin · Post by **Hexapin** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:11 pm

AshbyCut wrote:Looks a fine acquisition, Sir ... but "pretty much have it all covered" ??? What about a gudgeon rod ... and a Spanish reed/Split cane roach rod ... and that rod you'll waggle at Redditch Tackle Fair and fall in love with ... and ... well ... you get the picture.

Also there is the 11 ft Kirndale which once back from refurb I feel is going o be a superb medium to heavy trotter.

Aquaerial · Post by **Aquaerial** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:18 pm

And a Climax for Moggys...if you will forgive the innuendo.

Wallys-Cast · Post by **Wallys-Cast** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:33 pm

Topper of a rod that one Russ, very nice indeed.

Wal.

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