Just to say i'm really pleased with this rod,i've caught tench to just over 7lbs,carp to around 10lbs,good crucians,but the rod has a nice action for smaller fish too,all for £119 post free,i've bought far worse for more than double the price....
Hardy did have rods manufactured in China. The Marksman Supero certainly were, but there's a strong possibility that the original Marksman range was as well. These days, it's unlikely that anything is being made in Alnwick.I believe that if Hardy had rods manufactured in China they would ensure build quality was up to they're standards,likewise with other respected companies,lesser known ones go for lower specs with lower build costs and pay for that in quality,both in materials and spec...