Barbel rod

[peter mccue]

Most of my barbel fishing is done with a 3.5lb t.c rod (the Globetrotter Supreme which has a very supple, progressive action and delicate tip), but I also use it for most other freshwater species, so it is not only designed for big barbel.

 

I sometimes like using a 1 1/2 or 1 3/4lb t.c rod on little winding streams or tribs, but still prefer something with more power when I'm fishing in tight spots between trees and bushes etc.

 

There a lot of very good barbel rods on the market at moment. Take a look at the bfw i-power rod at:

 

http://www.barbel.co.uk/

 

 

Globe, I have no intention of critiscising an angler with such world wide experience. But out of sheer curiosity, why on Earth would you need a 3.5 tc for Barbel. Thats a tremendously powerful rod, irrespective of its action. Are we talking about British Barbel in British rivers?

[GLOBE]

Globe, I have no intention of critiscising an angler with such world wide experience. But out of sheer curiosity, why on Earth would you need a 3.5 tc for Barbel. Thats a tremendously powerful rod, irrespective of its action. Are we talking about British Barbel in British rivers?

 

The Globetrotter Supreme provides an extremely slow and progressive power band, and will only give as much you want, or how strong the fish is. (In fact, the rod continues through to pull around 5lb tc at full lock if needed to against larger species of fish). If I am only playing a 7lb fish, then my rod will bend in a supple curve, with no fear of hook pools...pulling at 1lb-2lb t.c. There is no other rod similar on the market so it cannot be compared to normal carp or barbel rods.

As already mentioned, it has an extremely soft tip and gradual taper throughout, and is extremely forgiving with smaller fish (although of course it's main use is for large specimens). I even use the same rod for chub or tench etc. The rod took 6-years of development to get right, and has been tested to the extreme - on small and large fish, so I'm more than happy to continue using it for barbel...yes, even in UK.

 

It just happens, following a lifetime of trying out differing blanks, that this is the rod I love to use for barbel. I have pointed out that there are plenty of barbel-specific rods on the market for anglers to choose from (and even gave a link to another company rod and not my own...) and so I'm obviously not saying that others should follow my road - it is always a personal choice.

[peter mccue]

It just happens, following a lifetime of trying out differing blanks, that this is the rod I love to use for barbel. I have pointed out that there are plenty of barbel-specific rods on the market for anglers to choose from (and even gave a link to another company rod and not my own...) and so I'm obviously not saying that others should follow my road - it is always a personal choice.

 

Quite so Globe each to their own It sounds like a hell of a rod, though perhaps not to my taste.

[Barbus10]

Climax Fishing tackle currently have a 50% off sale on the Nash Specialist range. I use the Barbel Tri-tips and Elites and they are very good rods; well made, with a good progressive action.

Cheers

Dave

[Guest Josh Iddon]

The Globetrotter Supreme provides an extremely slow and progressive power band, and will only give as much you want, or how strong the fish is. (In fact, the rod continues through to pull around 5lb tc at full lock if needed to against larger species of fish). If I am only playing a 7lb fish, then my rod will bend in a supple curve, with no fear of hook pools...pulling at 1lb-2lb t.c. There is no other rod similar on the market so it cannot be compared to normal carp or barbel rods.

As already mentioned, it has an extremely soft tip and gradual taper throughout, and is extremely forgiving with smaller fish (although of course it's main use is for large specimens). I even use the same rod for chub or tench etc. The rod took 6-years of development to get right, and has been tested to the extreme - on small and large fish, so I'm more than happy to continue using it for barbel...yes, even in UK.

 

It just happens, following a lifetime of trying out differing blanks, that this is the rod I love to use for barbel. I have pointed out that there are plenty of barbel-specific rods on the market for anglers to choose from (and even gave a link to another company rod and not my own...) and so I'm obviously not saying that others should follow my road - it is always a personal choice.

 

Is this rod for sale? Ive had a look around on google but cant find it (probably abit out of my price range anyway!!!)