If you haven't checked your spool thread I found another Japanese Martin, a 3920
In the past, choice tended to be quite limited, certainly in terms of hooks designed specifically for carp fishing and which were strong and sharp enough for that purpose, and whilst some of those patterns, such as the Wide Gape, are timeless classics, others are far more recent additions and reflect the changes in the types of carp rigs that tend to be popular these days, as well as hook technology improvements
Even the deuter Alpine back system contributes to your safety
This doesnt really matter for UK anglers because we dont really need the maximum amount of drag resistance a reel can offer for shore-based saltwater fishing
I could really use a rod like this, especially when the winter wind picks up on the spring creeks or on trips to the Missouri where a long commanding cast and a great drift are the keys to success in both catching and landing big fish on little flies