Edward Barder Rod Co THE MERLIN 11′ Carp Barbel Avon Cane Rod With Bag Superb Rare

Maker: Edward Barder 

Model: The Merlin

Condition: MINT

Material: Cane

Length / Diameter: 11′

Country of origin:  England

Notes:

Just arrived from a superb collection this beautiful two piece rod is in super original condition, with smooth clean 24″ cork ‘Onion’ shaped handle with sliding reel fittings made from lightweight aircraft alloy, hook keeper and black round butt stopper. A very finely balanced 11ft Avon in the two piece configuration. It has a test curve of 1.25Ib and can take a line breaking strain of 3Ib – 6Ib with ease. As you can see the rod is in mint original condition, hardly ever been fished with and it has its original dark green cloth rod sleeve.