tench fishing

[fisher28]

I actually prefer to float fish for tench and love the pleasure of playing them on a stepped up match rod but I've had no problem landing them on a light waggler (in none snaggy waters mind and). I've caught them over 9lb on the float using a normark avenger....great stuff.

If your not fishing large waters where casting long distances is necessary or using large method balls or leads then I can't see the point in spoiling the fun. I suppose the ideal solution would be to kit yourself up with two set ups eventually.

 

yes i think i will be float fishing with prob one rod and the other on a feeder or ledger rig. I wont ever really be fishing massive waters to be honest. As i thought I have had a mixed response and have still not made my mond up as both arguments are good. If i could afford it id probably buy a pair of the 1.1/4 and then buy another heavier pair later on but monies a bit tight.

 

I like the idea of having a better fight on the lighter rods but dont want to get something that wont be up to the job, also i dont want to take the fun out of it buy getting something too heavy and take the fun out of it. I have a brand new pair of shimano baitrunner 5000RE's waiting for them but looks like iv just got to make a decision now!!!!! thanks for evethe advice

[John Weddup]

Something I think is equally important to rod choice is the reel.

 

Not so much the size but the weight.

 

As you already have the reels it may be worth while trying them on the rods of your choice. An unbalanced set up is no pleasure to use.

 

regards

 

john

[Rob Ward]

Something I think is equally important to rod choice is the reel.

 

Not so much the size but the weight.

 

As you already have the reels it may be worth while trying them on the rods of your choice. An unbalanced set up is no pleasure to use.

 

regards

 

john

 

That's another good point.

 

5000 size baitrunners will balance most specialist rods 1.25lb T/C and up to 2lb I'd think.

 

Tigger did your mate sell those North Western Tench rods in the end?

[Tigger]

That's another good point.

 

5000 size baitrunners will balance most specialist rods 1.25lb T/C and up to 2lb I'd think.

 

Tigger did your mate sell those North Western Tench rods in the end?

 

 

 

To be honest I don't know Rob but I can ask him if you like (I don't think he's even tried to sell them). I won't see him till the weekend now though.

[Rob Ward]

To be honest I don't know Rob but I can ask him if you like (I don't think he's even tried to sell them). I won't see him till the weekend now though.

 

Not for me mate but the original poster might be interested?

[fisher28]

Not for me mate but the original poster might be interested?

I may be interested although as I'm pretty new to fishing havnt heard about these rods?

[Rob Ward]

I may be interested although as I'm pretty new to fishing havnt heard about these rods?

 

North Western are no longer trading but they made some lovely blanks, similar sort of quality to those made by Harrison today.

 

Tiggers mate had a pair of North Western Tench rods in 1.25lb, you wouldn't go far wrong with them.

[Jason]

I have caught most of my Tench on my drennan series 7 13ft competition feeder. And on that rod the 3 tip options are 1oz, 2oz & 3oz. All in different colours. I usualy use the lightest tip, the green 1oz, and with this tip i caught a 5lb tench using 3lb line. Both the rod and tip performed great, I had my reel clutch set up just right and set about playing the fish for 5-10 mins.

Like previously mentioned, if you want to throw out bigger rigs or bait use the higher test curve tip. It will throw them out better and also be less stressful for the rod.

Interms of the biggest fish on the series 7, I landed a 13lb common carp with my 3oz tip on 4lb line, played the fish for abit, coped with it easy.

 

TJ

[mattd]

Hi there,

 

I am looking to buy my first pair of tench rods and have aventually decided on the drennan series 7 specialist avon quivers. My only problem now is that i am a little unsure of what test curve to choose 1&1/4lb or the 1&1/2lb?

 

I plan to fish one rod on a alarm probably method feeder style and the other on ledgered float. My local waters do not hold massive fish and expect the average to be around 5lb. Saying that other waters local hold double figure fish.

 

Some people have advised me that for a method feeder approach even 1&1/2lb is too light and others have said dont go any heavier than 1&1/4lb. As a relatively newbe to fishing I am finding it hard to make a decision.

 

Any advice much appreciated.

 

thanks

 

fisher

 

I'd suggest 1.75 would probably suffice, go for something forgiving that won't let you down and wont compromise playability. If you're method fishing at anything over medium range then you'll need to be considering a higher TC. Whilst the Drennans are no doubt lovely rods I'd be wary of using them for method fishing as you'll be potentially casting a ball of weight in excess of 4oz and you dont want to risk placing that much strain on them. Have a look at some of the barbel rods, you can pay anything from £40 to £200 and there are plenty of options. My advice would be to take the time & go to a tackle shop with a varied range where you can actually get a feel for how the rod sits in your hand, dont forget to either put a reel on it similar to your own or take yours with you for a true sense of balance.

 

Good luck

 

Matt

[fisher28]

I'd suggest 1.75 would probably suffice, go for something forgiving that won't let you down and wont compromise playability. If you're method fishing at anything over medium range then you'll need to be considering a higher TC. Whilst the Drennans are no doubt lovely rods I'd be wary of using them for method fishing as you'll be potentially casting a ball of weight in excess of 4oz and you dont want to risk placing that much strain on them. Have a look at some of the barbel rods, you can pay anything from £40 to £200 and there are plenty of options. My advice would be to take the time & go to a tackle shop with a varied range where you can actually get a feel for how the rod sits in your hand, dont forget to either put a reel on it similar to your own or take yours with you for a true sense of balance.

 

Good luck

 

Matt

 

thanks for all your advise, have got the 1.5lb drennans and am well chuffed with them! have had a few tench up to 5lb1oz and couldnt ask for a more perfect rod!