A lucky week, an early and unrestored MKIV Carp
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:56 pm
I recently went to buy some fishing tackle. I knew that the seller also had a MKIV Carp advertised for a LOT of money. I have got quite used to people asking silly money for these rods, usually they are overpriced and not that exciting. I'm glad I asked to view the rod, I was interested to see what the seller thought justified his asking price. I could see instantly why the rod was priced as it was. From what I can see, this Is an early MKIV, with the Ealing label. Also with the spigot on the ferrule. From what I can make out, this rod is entirely unrestored. How it survived in this condition since 1954 is quite hard to believe, the only damage being a nibble from the cork handle. The quality of the tight whipping at the end of the rod, is very special indeed. I have only estimated but there are close to 250 inters, give or take 1 or 2. This rod cost me a lot of money but was worth every penny and I think it is a very lucky purchase regardless of price. It seems very likely that this rod is built on a Southwell blank. It has a lovely dark colour to it and feels great in the hand.