I’ve heard that some prefer it with a 7 weight. I’ll definitely give it a shot at some point.

Depends on the mushroom really. These ones have a really strong almond/marzipan flavour so they either are cooked on their own, or need something rich to balance it out a bit. I’ve only had these a couple of times but the oil/butter and garlic approach has never failed me. I love foraging...

On another note. If anyone knows of a modern 806-4 equivalent in 7.5-8’ in 4 pieces that is light, has a low swing weight, true 6 weight, fine tip for close in presentations with a strong butt for bigger fish, with a fighting butt, I’m all ears...

Nice fish ! I should probably take up carp fishing at some point.

After buying and selling several Fenwicks, the 806-4 is the last Fenwick left in my collection, as I’m leaning towards modern glass now. The 806-4 is a 6/7 weight to me, so I would say the modern equivalent is a Steffen 6/7. The Steffen obviously isn’t a true 6 weight, but it excels at every other attribute in your list.

I was fishing the Steffen on a local pond last night with a WF7 line, and I continue to be amazed how delicately the rod lays down an unweighted streamer. Nice carp, by the way - thanks for the follow up report.

That’s about 4 recommendations for the 756-4. Was the other rod I was looking at but the 806-4 came up first and I like the idea of the slightly longer length.

And I’ve blown my rod budget for the year already... maybe if I pay in cash my wife won’t find out... j/k

Great photos and congratulations on a nice carp on your Fenwick. I have yet to land a carp. I know this is late coming but I was fishing the Paluxy in North Texas with forum member Jon aka bluegillonthefly when he hooked up to a relatively large carp (20” +/-) on his Barclay 3wt (possibly a Blue Ridge Special?). I witnessed a great technical battle ensue, and helped him get it in the net at the end. All that is to say you can get it done with a lighter weight rod but I do agree a 6 or 7 would be ideal. It’s down to the angler, the fish and the conditions of the day.