3lb tc and which B/S line?

[james barbeltench]

Hi simple question really but is a 3lb tc rod too powerful for carping in general at all sorts of different waters or is it about right also what strength lines would you reccomend as a benchmark breaking strain i use 12lb as a rule all the way through what about you?

[chesters1]

i would use 15lb min with a leader ,there was a post on tc`s a couple of weeks? ago it was discussed in depth good for piking though

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[Peter Sharpe]

Just the thing for cod off the beach.

[Steve Burke]

James, it depends on the waters you're fishing and the size of the carp.

 

For most commercial carp waters a 3lb test curve rod is way too high. For a weedy gravel pit containing very big carp such a rod could be very suitable.

 

You've also got to consider the action of the rod. Most 3lb test curve rods have stiffish actions, which is another reason why they aren't suitable at the close ranges fished on most commercial waters.

[james barbeltench]

Thanks

I will be using the rod for a medium sized lake in france in 3 weeks casting about 60metres out i think maybe a bit less on a 2oz ledger the main fish are mid teens and are always caught with 20s comng out quite often and 30s not uncommon with some 40 and 50's every now and then

Here is a percentage of each size of fish in the lake

12-16LB= 40%

18-25LB=35%-My targets

25-35LB=20%-" "

35-50LB=15%

I caught my PB carp from here at 16lb 8oz fishing about 50 60 metres out on "the ledge"

[Newt]

If the lake holds 50s, you may be glad of a heavy rod. It may take some of the sport out of the doubles but think how you'd feel if the carp of a lifetime took your bait and your gear just wasn't up to the task.

 

The line weight you mentioned seems a bit light to me but then UK/Euro tactics frequently call for lighter line than I'd ever be comfortable with.

[james barbeltench]

Oh yeah dont no whether this accounts for ought but the carp fight very hard especially the feisty teens 14lbders are NUTTERS so will this rod help

[chesters1]

probably better to use a nice 2lb through action if your only fishing 60yds out ,it would be fine in a swim without too many snags and very forgiving

[vinni]

you don't need anything heavier than 2 3/4, unless your a real wimp.

[Wag]

You don't need anything stronger than 2 3/4 TC unless your Superman!