1.75lb test curve

[J.K]

hiya,

 

would the barbel rod I have rated at 1.75lb test curve be suitable for the ocasinal carp session?

 

I use 10lb line and it seems to keep the barbel at bay.

 

Joel

[jim doyle]

Yep, not a problem, you,ll get away with probably 2oz leads at medium distance, and also surface fishing. Try stalking with float tackle youll be suprised at how close you can get to carp if your quiet.

[waddis]

Go for it mate, the fight is much more fun using a lighter rod, but i wouldnt advise fishing close to snags as you will probably need a stronger rod.

[J.K]

thats good to hear

 

thanks guys

 

Joel

[seph]

My carp fishing when done is always done with 1.75lb rods as I only ever do short to medium range fishing. 2oz leads are no problem punched out upto 60 yards with ease. I also use these for Tench and big bream fishing. Mind you no good for fishing close to snags or in heavily weeded waters

[piker/carper]

much more fun using lighter test curve rods epecially when there are other large speices of fish present such as big tench and bream:)

[J.K]

Its good to hear I can can go out in confidence now. Thanks

 

Joel

[barblesss]

I'll echoe whats been said....

Just a casting issue. Modern Carbon Fibre rods take some snapping, and nothing swimming in British waters would come close to snapping one!!

All rods stop bending at a certain point so they *can* stop a fish heading to snags, but there is a little loss of control in tight situations.

8-10IB line with 1 12 to 2IB TC is ideal, and beautiful playing 20 plus Carp on. In fact it is far more advantagous than these poker sticks.

Some of the junk you hear regarding rods is unbelievable.

[Newt]

Yup. No need for a broomstick rod in most cases.

 

I have caught channel catfish (great fighters) to nearly 30lbs in a river with plenty of current on 1.75 T/C rods and not had a rod give up on me.

 

If you decide to fish India and fast rivers for some of their monster fish, you'll need to go a bit heavier but otherwise, the rod T/C you need will be based on how much weight you need to cast and how far you need to cast it. 6oz to 130 yards and you need lots of rod. I routinely wack out 2oz leads plus bait to good distances with 1.75 rods. I do cheat a little and use a 50lb PowerPro mainline though. Diameter is about 12 lb mono but lots stronger line so no shockleader needed.