Chris Yates Barbus Maximus MK II 11′ barbel rod.
Made by the Barder Rod Co in 2003, this 2-piece rod is in mint, unused condition.
£1,900.00
Ordered on the 22nd of November 2002, this Barbus Maximus is a superb, unused example. It is made to precisely the same specification as the rods we build now. I don’t believe we have made a better rod.
Think on’t. This rod is available now, just as the cream of the season’s barbel fishing is upon us. The rains are coming, the fish are on the feed and a Barbus Maximus is THE rod.
Specification.
Hand-made split cane blank built to a tolerance of +/- one thousandth of an inch.
Sapphrite Laurels hard chrome plated stainless steel bridge rings and Amberfin butt and tip rings.
Burgundy silk ring whippings and graduated ‘old gold’ intermediate whippings.
Nickel silver fittings throughout, including finely knurled handle fittings and a reinforced waterproof splint-end suction ferrule.
Flor grade cork for the 24″ handle.
A hand turned Poplar wood & cork ferrule stopper.
A hand forged nickel silver strap to secure the hook keeper ring.
Test curve: 1½ pounds.
Reel lines: 6 – 10 lbs pounds breaking strain.
Casting weights: 1¼ oz+.
The rod comes in its tailor made bag.