Help Choosing Avon Rods !!

[Alan Roe]

The JW Avon system quiver is a very fine rod and may well be what you need. However if you want an Avon quiver system with just a little more backbone have a look at the Greys Prodigy Barbel rod don't be put off by the barbel bit in the name it is a superb all rounder I have the 12 foot three piece version which is ideal for me as the sections are all the same length and thus the rod can be hidden in the car. The rod also comes with an extra quiver top with three quiver tips the rrp is £99 but you should be able to negotiate a bit off this.

[Danny K]

Cheers Lads !!

[RUDD]

I use a Drennan super specialist,

many have doubted the test curve capabilites.

Many of todays match rods are designed using the new progressive power technology available (Prestons Caron active and Map parabolix are two) :

posted 09 July, 2003 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by RUDD:

Most Avon rods have a minimum test curve of 1lb 4oz and it increases as the rod bends.My drennan super specialist goes from 1lb 4oz to a 3lb power curve as it nears the butt.

 

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S'cuse my ignorance here but do you mind explaining how the test curve can increase. I thought the test curve was the force that put the rod tip at 90 degrees to the butt which would therefore be fixed for a particular rod.

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Havnt a clue!!!!!

Following taken from an advert :

 

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Drennan Super Specialist - 12ft - 1.1/4lb t.c.

 

1.1/2lb Test Curve to 3lb+ Power Play action

 

High Modulus Carbon

 

Full Cork Handle with Fuji Screw Reel Seat

 

Full Fuji rings

 

3lb+ Power Play Action

 

Casting Weights: 1/4oz-2.1/2oz

 

Ideal Reel Lines: 4-8lb Mono or Braid

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All I know is that if I hook a bigger fish the rod increases in power near the butt.

 

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RUDD