The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi guys anyone able to shed some light on a powerful carp rod that I am the current keeper off ? ..it is known as the “Death or Glory “ rod 2 piece construction looks like a SU Mk 4 .. I believe that Paul Cook was involved in the construction of it cheers

As Paul Cook is a TFF member, perhaps he could shed some light on the rod?

If my memory is correct Norman Agutters made the rods for Tom O Reilly.

O’Reilly did a review of the rod on norman-agutter.com

Agutters 11ft Split Cane Carp MIV Specialist Carp Rod.
written by Tom o'Reilly.

“I've always felt that a 10 foot MKIV rod lacked a little in versatility. It is a design classic for which its modern forerunners have a lot to thank it for. Yet for float and floater carp fishing I've felt it needed a little extra height to help whip the end tackle out…… (more)

I have a similar 11’ Agutters carp rod. It is a heavy thing to be honest, not the best feel really, and definitely very stepped up compared to any 10’ B James MKIV. It isn’t what you’d describe as a great rod but would probably pull your granny out the lake well enough.

I thought Barry Grantham built the blank and Paul did the rest . If i recall when i owned the rod there was a list of names written on the rod including Barry's, Paul cook's and Tom o'reilly.


Tom o’Reilly 2 piece carp rod built on a Barry Grantham blank - lined red agate rings throughout .. named “Death or Glory” refurbed and signed by Paul Cook .. 11ft 2 stepped up Mk4