dezza
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It is now almost ten years since the Fishing Magic Concept rod was conceived.
The initial idea for an all round big fish rod was mine. Then Graham Marsden became involved, who was also able to organise with Dr. Steve Harrison of Harrison Advanced Rods for a design to be finalised.
The final specification was:
Length:............11 feet
Test Curve........1 1/2 lbs
Handle..............22 1/2 inches long - cork
Reel seat...........Fuji DPS downlocking
Guides..............SiC 9 off including tip
Keeper ring........yes
Action..............stiff in the butt with a fast taper under the hands, tapering much faster in the last 2 feet of the tip of the rod.
Rod Finish.........Plain and matt, only the whippings to be varnished.
Most who acquired this rod were delighted with it. The design went onto being used to catch everything from 20 pound pike to double figure barbel and 2lb roach. My own two rods have been in regular use for nearly 10 years. This year alone they have thumped out many good tench and bream. I have found them absolutely ideal as a general tench and chub rod.
In the latest Coarse Angling Today, Graham Marsden, during the interview by Chris Ball, mentions the development of the Fishing Magic Concept Rod, and how various members of this site were also involved.
One thing that is for sure, the FM Concept will still be landing big fish by those who purchased one in another 10 years hence.
The rod is a modern classic.
The initial idea for an all round big fish rod was mine. Then Graham Marsden became involved, who was also able to organise with Dr. Steve Harrison of Harrison Advanced Rods for a design to be finalised.
The final specification was:
Length:............11 feet
Test Curve........1 1/2 lbs
Handle..............22 1/2 inches long - cork
Reel seat...........Fuji DPS downlocking
Guides..............SiC 9 off including tip
Keeper ring........yes
Action..............stiff in the butt with a fast taper under the hands, tapering much faster in the last 2 feet of the tip of the rod.
Rod Finish.........Plain and matt, only the whippings to be varnished.
Most who acquired this rod were delighted with it. The design went onto being used to catch everything from 20 pound pike to double figure barbel and 2lb roach. My own two rods have been in regular use for nearly 10 years. This year alone they have thumped out many good tench and bream. I have found them absolutely ideal as a general tench and chub rod.
In the latest Coarse Angling Today, Graham Marsden, during the interview by Chris Ball, mentions the development of the Fishing Magic Concept Rod, and how various members of this site were also involved.
One thing that is for sure, the FM Concept will still be landing big fish by those who purchased one in another 10 years hence.
The rod is a modern classic.
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