Possibly a post count issue? I don't know Ian...I basically said in the PM that it may be suitable for a bit of light fun uptiding. However it's a rod I've never seen before, so unsure on it's class/rating.
9 foot is ideal though so I'll come take a look, I'm only in Peterlee. If you can't send me a PM with your address let me know here and we will sort something out.
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