Chapman Rod Specifications.
The Mk 4 Avon or light carp rod. 1 lbs T.C.
Blank specifications
Top section 60″ Butt Section 60″
0″ 0.108 0″ 0.324
12″ 0.166 12″ 0.356
24″ 0. 207 24″ 0.389
36″ 0.229 33″ 0.414
57″ 0.303 38″ 0.437
60″ 0.310 42″ 0.527
60″ 0.590
Cork Handle: 28″ x 7/8 with two alloy sliding bands. 7/8″ alloy butt cap with 1″ red rubber button.
Ferrule: Brass suction ferrule 21/64″
Guide spacing: As above.
Guide sizes:
Butt : Aqualite 25mm and full open bridge size 9.
Top: full open bridge sizes 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. Size 3 Aqualite tip.
Intermediate wrappings: Butt 2″ Top 1½” — 1¼ Wrappings: Green.