North Western Multi Range 2.25lb T/C Blank

[Tigger]

Like some have already mentioned rods that are marketed in the UK as Barbel rods can have the right action but that's not to say all of them do. The problem with some of these is some of them are rung for fishing at short range on Rivers i.e. lots of small rings which I've found can be a slight disadvantage when fishing at distance on pits. I've got just such a pair which have the perfect action for punching the feeders out but I don't want to get them re-rung because I also use them for Barbel fishing and they're perfect for that.

 

The specific blank I've asked about could be just what I'm looking for if the action is right!

 

 

Rob, the drennan specialist barbel has larg'ish guides all the way to the tip, maybe one of these would be worth a look at for you ? You can use it on the river also .

[Rob Ward]

Rob, the drennan specialist barbel has larg'ish guides all the way to the tip, maybe one of these would be worth a look at for you ? You can use it on the river also .

 

So does the Wychwood Rogue!

 

You've seen the pair I'm looking at - the price is right!

[Anderoo]

I don't really do the same sort of fishing as you so probably shouldn't comment (but I will anyway )

 

If I had to use 2.75lb TC rods to fish for tench, either because of the distances involved or the fact that I would have to drag the fish back along with 5lbs of weed then I would probably be looking to fish elsewhere.

To me it just doesn't seem to equate with why I go fishing.

 

Strength of tackle is rarely down to the ability to subdue a fish (as you must know with light, bendy fly rods and big trout) but to do with getting a bait to the right place and being able to counter other stuff in the water, such as heavy weed or other snags.

 

I would prefer to use light, through action barbel rods for big tench as I love their fish-playing qualities, but if I can't cast accurately in a stiff side wind or get a weeded fish out, they aren't any good. So I would think nothing of stepping up to strong carp rods and heavier line if I needed to.

 

I also prefer to fish close in, but again, if the fish are at range that's where I need to put a bait, and I have to use tackle that's capable of putting it there.

 

Most rods are capable of landing most fish, but not all rods can cope with the specific demands of certain methods, distances, and underwater weed/snags.

 

Most people who have fished heavily weeded pits would agree. This isn't a go at Rob in any way, he's a very experienced guy and knows what he's doing.

 

However, you're right, not fishing there is one way to solve it!

 

Here's a hypothetical example - imagine you found a group of big roach in a reservoir, which followed the old stream bed. The closest point to the bank the stream bed ran was 120 yards. No boats allowed, and it's a windy old place. What rods would you use? The biggest fish you're likely to catch is around 2lb.

[Sportsman]

Strength of tackle is rarely down to the ability to subdue a fish (as you must know with light, bendy fly rods and big trout) but to do with getting a bait to the right place and being able to counter other stuff in the water, such as heavy weed or other snags.

 

I would prefer to use light, through action barbel rods for big tench as I love their fish-playing qualities, but if I can't cast accurately in a stiff side wind or get a weeded fish out, they aren't any good. So I would think nothing of stepping up to strong carp rods and heavier line if I needed to.

 

I also prefer to fish close in, but again, if the fish are at range that's where I need to put a bait, and I have to use tackle that's capable of putting it there.

 

Most rods are capable of landing most fish, but not all rods can cope with the specific demands of certain methods, distances, and underwater weed/snags.

 

Most people who have fished heavily weeded pits would agree. This isn't a go at Rob in any way, he's a very experienced guy and knows what he's doing.

 

However, you're right, not fishing there is one way to solve it!

 

Here's a hypothetical example - imagine you found a group of big roach in a reservoir, which followed the old stream bed. The closest point to the bank the stream bed ran was 120 yards. No boats allowed, and it's a windy old place. What rods would you use? The biggest fish you're likely to catch is around 2lb.

 

I think that I would accept the fact that I was unlikely to catch them and look elsewhere.

That's why I said that I don't fish the way that you do

I have tackle capable of casting 120 yards (whether I am is a different matter, I struggled to get that distance off a beach with an out and out beachcaster) but I wouldn't want to fish for Roach with it and wouldn't enjoy catching them on it anyway.

BTW this is not intended as any form of criticism of you, Rob or anyone else. It's just how I feel.

Edited November 8, 2011 by Sportsman

[Anderoo]

That's why I said that I don't fish the way that you do

 

Actually I've never done that either, the furthest out I've ever fished anywhere is about 65 yards And the vast majority of my fishing is done within a rod length of the bank.

[Phone]

Rod,

 

I understand completely - now. I believe you are looking for justification for a new toy. (I used to do that all the time - especially in the winter months.)

 

Androo,

 

Do you own any US style light - ultra-light "finess" rods? Not suggesting such, just wondering. A "through action" (as I understand, a parabolic) rod has to be a real trade off. NOT arguing - just broadening the discussion. I've only tried the margins a couple times with your style equipment so I'm not by any means an expert but your stuff was a real pain in the arce. I'm talking about using 5.6 - 7.0 ft US progressive rods.

 

Phone

[Rob Ward]

Rod,

 

I understand completely - now. I believe you are looking for justification for a new toy. (I used to do that all the time - especially in the winter months.)

 

Erm, no actually - I'm just looking for a rod that will put my rig where I want it to go.

 

Surely that's justification enough, I'm not seeking approval I just asked if anyone had used this particular blank because it's long discontinued.

[Phone]

Rob,

 

Before responding in post #49 I re-read the thread. 9 times you ask the same question. You also responded to the question "have you ask the seller" in post #25: you said, """I have done mate and he can't tell me what I want to know."""

 

I was not giving you permission, just doing what everyone else has done, NOT ANSWER YOUR QUESTION.

 

Why you putting it off on me?

 

Phone

[Tigger]

You've seen the pair I'm looking at - the price is right!

 

Well...stop dithering about and get your hand in your pocket man, there for nowt

[Rob Ward]

Not sure what you're getting at to be honest Phone, maybe we're talking at crossed purposes.

 

You're right though nobody has been able to answer the question, not even the person who is selling the rods!

 

They were up on Ebay, the auction has ended and the seller didn't receive any bids so I've made him an offer. At that price I'm confident I can sell them on if they're not what I'm looking for but if they are I'll have landed a bargain

Edited November 8, 2011 by Rob Ward