Can anyone help me,
I'm trying to find some information about the old Geoff kemp carp rods,
I'm having a decision on Twitter about them, but at the moment, no one knows about them,
I know he done them, as I a old mate had a set, and even saw them,
But can't find anything on them,
Any help would be grateful,
As I 100% he done rods, and make sure I'm not losing the plot
Cheers in advance

In reply to Post #1
There is an advert in an old carp fisher mag I have, memory being what it is think they were 11' and 1.5tc.

In reply to Post #2
That's what I remember, 11ft but thought maybe 1-3/4 ? but maybe 1-1/2
I do remember a couple of companies copying the rod design ?
What I remember, is not being able to find a set, so I ended up getting the Bruce and Walker 11ft 26oz rods for smaller waters, and close in fishing
And tricast 12 ft 2-1/4 mr rods for mid to long range

In reply to Post #3
Seeing as time is on my hands, I'll have a trawl through and see if I can find it.

In reply to Post #4
I'm gonna look as well,
As no one seams to know about them who I'm chatting to,
including someone who printed Geoff's bait Brochures back in the day, not knowing about them,
Just want to make sure, and double check 👍

In reply to Post #4
They were advertised in the CAA Book, 1984. There was a range of three rods. 11 ft x 1.5 lb TC. 11.5 ft x 1.75 lb TC. 12 ft x 2 lb TC. Duplon handle, FPS reel seat, Fuji rings.

In reply to Post #6
Cheers mate 👍

In reply to Post #1
I could be wrong but I think they were built by Vic Gillings and sold out of a few selected London tackle shops. I bought mine from Penge Angling. IIRC they were 2lb test and 12' long. I used them in the mid-80s on the local ressies. I have no idea why I sold them as they were lovely rods and a pleasure to fish with. The rod on the right in this shot is one of my pair. The other rod is a Simpson's of Turnford-built 1.75lb test Sportex that my missus used.

In reply to Post #4
Found the advert in Carp fisher#8, page 56:
11ft 1.5tc £73.95
11ft6ins 1.75tc £83.50
12ft 2tc £85.95.

Just for the record Carp Fisher #5 has the Duncan Kay range developed with the Chiltern Rod Co. and sold by Leslies:

11ft6ins 1.5/8tc £75
12ft 1.7/8tc £75

12ft 2.5tc and 13ft models yet to be released.

Prehistory there.

In reply to Post #8
Cheers ken,
I also think they were sold in dons of Edmonton as well, were Richie Mac worked,
They were lovely rods, but like I said, they sold out when I went to get a pair,
So ended up with the Bruce and walker, which were also lovely rods,
Thanks for the replies gents 👏👍
For a moment, I thought I had lost the plot,
and was doing my nut in not being able to find any details anywhere !

In reply to Post #9
Cheers 👍
Thankfully I wasn't imagining it 😂
I can settle down now 👏

In reply to Post #10
Dons was a great tackle shop, fondly remember and miss both Dons and the Carp Cellar in Watford.

In reply to Post #8
Ken, I'm chatting with a well know angler,on Twitter,
you know him well,
And asked if I can put up the photo,
Would you mind if I mentioned you ?
Cheers, Tim

In reply to Post #12
Dons, trevs of Walthamstow, just up the road from the ressies,
And ashpoles of Islington, in stoke newington
And the carp cellar was amazing 😉
Do yo remember the tackle shop that opened in the parade of shops in Rickmansworth for a few years ?
Mid 90s

In reply to Post #8
EDIT: The rod on the left in the photo is the Kemp rod. I'm dyslexic on matters of left and right...sorry!

@OBB: No problem. Whoever it is, give him my best...!