David
Hold on as alot of anglers are selling kit at the moment. Heard of a 644 with a load of spares ( 11 top kits and spare 4s and 5s) went for about €600 euro.
You will definately get a 774 for about £1000.
I know of a Tackle Shop near me who stock Daiwa poles and can get anything you want at competitive prices.
I know of a lad who got a G20 with alot of spares for alot less than you tghink. ( You know this lad also as you fished with him last year.)
Spend your wedding money of a good pole.
I made my wife give me a grand for a pole when we got married. She doesnt know that Ive since sold it and changed my pole 4 times in the last 5 years.