Chapman's rods

[J.T]

Cheers for that Sean.

I actually already have a quote from John for a MarkIV and all fittings but I have something special in mind so I am sure the price will change, will explain more if the idea bares fruit.

[MGs]

So maybe the £300 quid some of the dealers are expecting isn't far off the mark. To finish that blank is going to cost a bit in eyes, tread, varnish and time

[BobH]

I would imagine it cost £600.00 to complete the rod, which is a very good price for a Top quality modern Cane rod.

And will give a lifetimes pleasure.

Bob

[J.T]

I would imagine it cost £600.00 to complete the rod, which is a very good price for a Top quality modern Cane rod.

And will give a lifetimes pleasure.

Bob

That was my thinking and justification behind it Bob, also it is something I will be able to pass down to my son.

[Nobby]

Just a thought.

I had the same email from Dave too, and it occurred to me that a Chapman 500 has straight tapers, whereas a Mark IV has compound tapers. Might that not put the price up further?

Perhaps not with modern computer operated planes( I have no idea if Chapaman use such a thing, mind you), whereas it must add to the labour with hand planing.


All that's left to do from that invoice is whip on a set of rings and varnish, if you do that yourself, it'd cost ...say....another £30?


That's a bit cheaper than £600 JT !

Perhaps you should have a pair?

:hahaha:

[Waterlogged]

I have two 500's, one which is as far as i can tell totally original (faded whips) bag 'an all', i also have a totally refurbished user one that ive had carp to 15lb and all manner of other fishies ! i love them, they're a lot more capable than most people give them credit for.

[Greentura]

I rate 500's as good as mk4 avons, and mr Yates landed 'the Bishop' on one of them. I mainly use mine for bream and roach but the of tench, to 8lbish, causes it no problems and I think high double carp would be as big as I personally would hope to land

[SeanM]

I'd draw the line at anything much bigger than this:



It weighed 10lb 14oz and gave me some exciting moments!

[Greentura]

To my mind a 10lb barbel out fights most 20lb carp anyway, nice fish though and nice set up :thumb:

[Nobby]

Ah...a plastic geared Delmatic 2...did they melt, Sean?


Whopping fish, mate!!!!