Re: Oliver's of Knebworth
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:39 am
Again well done Badger1. 
If you want 'lightness' and strength when fishing over heavy marginal weed using a landing net pole of 3m+ what is your choice other than c@>>@n or glass? I currently use a modified Salmon rod in cane and providing you set yourself up right its all achievable. I prefer specialist kit for tricky situations rather than just walking past.. or making do and losing what you hook.Badger1 wrote:Both the Oliver's "MKIVs" I have are super rods which I use for Carp/Pike through to Barbel, the Avon is a super rod too but they seem hard to find. The "MKIVs" however are not the same taper as a "true" MKIV. The taper is almost extended into the tip section i.e. a beefer bottom section which continues into the tip for a little bit. Great rods.
The only Oliver's rod which is questionable in a sense of why you'd want it is the 13/14' Tench rods. Masterfully made but god they are heavy despite being hollowed.
Oliver's were not the only one's to do this.. Chapman's did the Hunter in 14' and if anyone has one going spare please PM me.