[North Western Kevlite Lake Specialist Rod]

Can anybody tell me if the 12 foot 1 1/2 TC rod is any good for barbel or tench fishing and how much did it cost new please? :confused:

 

I can't tell you how much (though NW blanks have been sought after items in the past). I reckon the rod will be fine for most barbel fishing situations bar floods in big rivers. I recently bought a NW specialist 2lb tc rod on Ebay (£25 - a bargain) and plan to use it next week for the first time. A little over-gunned perhaps but a lovely action

 

Any idea how old the rod is? I've been attempting to research NW rods but can find very little info. I've gleaned (from other forums) that older NW blanks are comparable to Harrison's. I think Peter Waller would like it, either way

 

Cheers, Rich