Choprider Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I am in the middle of rebuilding my MK IV cane rod and had really decided in my head to just whip the rings etc on and not whip any intermediates... then my wife was in my workshop whilst I was whipping rings on and I put a couple of intermediates in just to show her what it would look like.... that’s much better she said 😂😂 I must admit I don’t enjoy whipping intermediates ( does anyone ) but now she has me thinking.. do I or don’t I... Pete Springate's Guns, yonny, finchey and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 On a MkIV Avon most definitely 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choprider Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, salokcinnodrog said: On a MkIV Avon most definitely 😉 My MK IV avon has the intermediates whipped, this is my MKIV carp.. it was done originally, thinking about it now i suppose i should re whip the intermediates.. not sure but do the intermediates add strength to the built cane ( i have had it 25/30 years be a shame to snap it now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouchthathurt Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Sorry to add extra work mate, but the intermediates do look good... Choprider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Choprider said: I am in the middle of rebuilding my MK IV cane rod and had really decided in my head to just whip the rings etc on and not whip any intermediates... then my wife was in my workshop whilst I was whipping rings on and I put a couple of intermediates in just to show her what it would look like.... that’s much better she said 😂😂 I must admit I don’t enjoy whipping intermediates ( does anyone ) but now she has me thinking.. do I or don’t I... Listen to your Wife , and buy her some flowers for being such a sensible lady . 😄 Choprider and salokcinnodrog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Choprider said: My MK IV avon has the intermediates whipped, this is my MKIV carp.. it was done originally, thinking about it now i suppose i should re whip the intermediates.. not sure but do the intermediates add strength to the built cane ( i have had it 25/30 years be a shame to snap it now ) Not sure if they add strength, but they do add weight and stiffen the action. Not that I would ever think you would, but a properly finished cane rod sells for loadsamoney... That means getting the same number of 'whips' on every ring past the foot Carpmaster, crusian and Choprider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I think you should rat look it lol, shiny new rings and a camo shrink wrap handle That would upset folk not enough of that sort of thing in vintage tackle 😂 Choprider and Carpmaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choprider Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, elmoputney said: I think you should rat look it lol, shiny new rings and a camo shrink wrap handle That would upset folk not enough of that sort of thing in vintage tackle 😂 Now I reckon that would get a few looks.. and go"s along with my way of thinking 😉 elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, Choprider said: Now I reckon that would get a few looks.. and go"s along with my way of thinking 😉 Could be a new trend I think maybe a real blingy reel seat would look amazing 👍 a real juxtaposition of vintage and futuristic, Choprider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choprider Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, salokcinnodrog said: Not sure if they add strength, but they do add weight and stiffen the action. Not that I would ever think you would, but a properly finished cane rod sells for loadsamoney... That means getting the same number of 'whips' on every ring past the foot If i decide to whip the intermediates ( which i probably will ) luckily I can still see where the original intermediate whips were so i should be able to get them back about right.. I don't think I would ever sell any of my vintage stuff, I have 5 built cane rods in all and they all get well used.. hence this one being refurbished. Carpmaster and salokcinnodrog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choprider Posted February 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, elmoputney said: Could be a new trend I think maybe a real blingy reel seat would look amazing 👍 a real juxtaposition of vintage and futuristic, Sorry I couldn't do anything that looks Blingy 🤣 if you saw the motorcycle that I built during last lockdown you would know why (old school chop) elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmaster Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Choprider said: I am in the middle of rebuilding my MK IV cane rod and had really decided in my head to just whip the rings etc on and not whip any intermediates... then my wife was in my workshop whilst I was whipping rings on and I put a couple of intermediates in just to show her what it would look like.... that’s much better she said 😂😂 I must admit I don’t enjoy whipping intermediates ( does anyone ) but now she has me thinking.. do I or don’t I... Most definitely 100%do Choprider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Carpmaster said: Most definitely 100% the rat look bastardised rods 😂 Glad you agree 🤣 Edited February 11, 2021 by elmoputney Choprider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelabel Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) They are a pain in the bum to do but the rod certainly looks better for them.... My old MkIV is a kit rod, mullered and soft with a bit of delamination near the butt... retired now sadly... Edited February 11, 2021 by bluelabel finchey, Carpmaster, Pete Springate's Guns and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) I’m actually disappointed you are winding the thread through that old jack hilton carp book lol in keeping I suppose though haha Edited February 11, 2021 by framey Choprider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choprider Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, bluelabel said: They are a pain in the bum to do but the rod certainly looks better for them.... My old MkIV is a kit rod, mullered and soft with a bit of delamination near the butt... retired now sadly... Lovely rods, I have certainly had some fun landing carp on mine.. I have several others and they all get used when needed.. they are never going to be as good as my modern stuff.. but good fun when you do use them.. salokcinnodrog and Carpmaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choprider Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, framey said: I’m actually disappointed you are winding the thread through that old jack hilton carp book lol in keeping I suppose though haha Quest for carp is a good read, and I have read it many times over the past 40 years... it’s been sitting on the bench in my workshop for the last few years and I still pick it up now and then and read a chapter or two.. Carpmaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelabel Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, Choprider said: Quest for carp is a good read, and I have read it many times over the past 40 years... it’s been sitting on the bench in my workshop for the last few years and I still pick it up now and then and read a chapter or two.. Try "The Secret Carp" and "Casting At The Sun" by Chris Yates... utterly superb books... 9 minutes ago, Choprider said: Lovely rods, I have certainly had some fun landing carp on mine.. I have several others and they all get used when needed.. they are never going to be as good as my modern stuff.. but good fun when you do use them.. I have retired the MkIV now... for most of my carping I use Sharpe's 9', I have 3 of them now, they were Salmon Spinning rods so quite powerful, but have had them converted to carp spec (extra rings and had the winch fitting removed) Choprider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelabel Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 This is how they look now... finchey, Carpmaster, Choprider and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choprider Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, bluelabel said: This is how they look now... They look lovely... optonics ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelabel Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yup... got a set of 3 rods, reels and Optonics... Old School = Old's Cool Carpmaster and Choprider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouchthathurt Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 hours ago, bluelabel said: This is how they look now... I mean really... where are the silver coil indicators sliding up a knitting needle?? Or at least a monkey climber? may as well just stick some shimano bait runners on and be done with it... 😜 I wish I still had my optonics, they got swiped! elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, ouchthathurt said: I mean really... where are the silver coil indicators sliding up a knitting needle?? Or at least a monkey climber? may as well just stick some shimano bait runners on and be done with it... 😜 I wish I still had my optonics, they got swiped! Bit of a noddy really could have got the reels a lot closer together really lol elmoputney and Carpmaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouchthathurt Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Do they have fold in handles?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Just now, ouchthathurt said: Do they have fold in handles?? No but most people who use them take them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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