Edward Barder MK 4 Matched Pair, AVON and CARP - UNUSED

EDWARD BARDER Mk4 'AVON' and 'CARP', a matched pair in NEW, guaranteed UNUSED condition. Barder rods are universally regarded as the finest in the UK and amongst the worlds very best cane rods. This pair are fitted as an extra with nickel silver reel bands and butt cap. The maker's own description of the Mk4's is copied below:

The Richard Walker MK IVs
Description: 2 piece 10 foot rods
Reel lines: 8 - 10 lbs. breaking strain (Carp model), 3 - 6 lbs. breaking strain (Avon model)
Maximum casting weight: 1.5 oz (Carp model), 1 oz (Avon model)
Test curve: 1.5 lb. (Carp model), 1 lb. (Avon model)

In the absence of a commercially available rod to suit his requirements, the late Richard Walker set about designing and building the rod he wanted. Completed in 1951, it was less than two years before he used it to land his forty four pound carp from Redmire pool.

For nearly fifty years, Walker's MK IV rods have been used by thousands of anglers to great effect.  Historically, it is probably the most successful rod ever designed. Indeed, in 1980, using an original Walker-built Avon, Chris Yates landed his 51 lb record carp from Redmire pool.

“The MK IV is absolutely wonderful.  It is a thing of such beauty that it is hard to describe” (From Robert Pritchett, Esq., London)

We build our MK IV blanks to the exact tapers specified by Walker.  The design incorporates enough heft in the tip to pre-load the rod when free-lining light baits, and to set large hooks.  The action is powerfully smooth and forgiving through the middle, stiffening subtly to the handle, where there is ample reserve power.

The Carp has a 25" handle, and the Avon has a 24" handle.  Both have a slim onion-shaped top.
  

The rods are offered with their makers authentication certificates at a huge 33% saving on current price (£2100) at £1425 each or £2725 the pair. The makers current waiting time for delivery of new rods is c2-3 years. An unreapeatable opportunity to own NOW a pair of the worlds finest rods in an iconic pattern at a significant discount.