Jon and Mike, why don't you do your own review of this rod in the Member Review section: <a href=http://www.fishingmagic.com/review/reviewproduct.asp?RPN=2394&RGN=9&RCN=77&SP=&V=1>here</a> for the benefit of anyone thinking of buying one. Much better if they have your views as well as mine.
Stuart, you have chance to set the record straight on the Member Review section too, by giving your own opinion about any tackle you've used. If it isn't listed you'll find a link whereby you can add it, or let us know if the brand isn't present.
John, I wouldn't set too much store by the 'Avon type' description. Just as all vacuum cleaners are called hoovers, most non-match and non-carp rods are referred to as 'Avon Types'. Probably time to worry when they're Called 'Avon' rods rather than 'Avon' types.
I think Walker would be more worried about all the 3lb to 4lb TC rods that are called carp rods, considering the MK4 Carp rod was just 1 1/2lb TC.