The holy grail of rods!!

[Fredline]

Personally I think this is a wind up.

What he said.

[Jeremy Croxall]

Personally I think this is a wind up.

I think you're right Mark....

[CrayCane]

It's a wind up or a miracle.
RW's father died in 1949 and Dick didn't finalize the MK IV taper until 1950.

Pete

[Dave Burr]

Maybe Mr Hardwick and his 'humour' will be better served on another forum.

[P Hardwick]

The markings on the butt section.

[CrayCane]

J. B. Walker of Hythe, Kent most probably.
No relation to Richard Walker I'm afraid but by reputation produced some very nice rods and blanks.
Pete

[P Hardwick]

I was sold it as made by Richard Walkers father, i am not bothered if it was made by him or not, it is a lovely rod indeed, i thought the members on here would know it's origin, and many thanks for letting me know.
Regards Paul.

[P Hardwick]

Message for Mr Burr, I did not put this thread up trying to either cause problems or as a joke!! I was just excited getting such a lovely rod. If however I have caused a problem ( as your post implies) please explain. Regards Paul.

[Bob Brookes]

I guess an earlier photograph would have cleared that up sooner. I agree with Dave that it did appear to be a wind-up as the reasons that it was not as claimed were pretty obvious. Enjoy your rod, it's a good one.

[Dave Burr]

Message for Mr Burr, I did not put this thread up trying to either cause problems or as a joke!! I was just excited getting such a lovely rod. If however I have caused a problem ( as your post implies) please explain. Regards Paul.

Thank you Paul for finally clearing this up and showing us the photo. Had this been done sooner, comments such as 'it's a joke/wind up' etc would not have appeared. The internet is a strange place and forums are often infiltrated by those with their own agendas, quite why they do it, I do not understand but, as the time continued with no further comment from yourself, I suspected that you had your own motives for claiming to have found the impossible rod. Had that been the case, I suggested that you were in the wrong place as it were and should be removed.

I am however, delighted that the matter is sorted and welcome you with open arms. I bare you no ills and look forward to your future involvement in Mark's excellent forum.

It seems you have been hoodwinked by somebody who is either ignorant of the facts or has a bent for bending truths to snare the unaware. Either way, if you are happy with your purchase, then use it and enjoy it. Every purchase is a learning experience and few get it right each time, happy hunting