Carp Rods

[B1g-Dav3]

I think its about time I update parts of my tackle and seeing as i am nearing away from general course fishing and heading towards carp fishing I wondered if any one could advise me of any good quality carp rods. I'm looking to set a budget of arond £80 per rod but if the rods are abit over but well worth the money it dosn't really matter.

 

Thanks in advance

[Steve Burke]

What sort of waters are you planning on fishing? The more info you give like range, size of fish, snags, weed etc the better.

[trevor2003]

Hi

You won't go far wrong with 2 3/4 test curve Greys Prodigy's for around £90-£100 depending where and how many you buy.Tony's tackle at Eastbourne is all ways up for a deal on them and does mail order, and also they have a life time guarantee.

Trevor

[B1g-Dav3]

Well i will be fishing no further than 100 yards, Carp upto 30lb, Large amounts of weed but will continue to use lead clips, Not that snaggy. Also just to be pickey i would prefer if the rod was either 11' or 3 sections.

Edited February 6, 2006 by B1g-Dav3

[Zaphod]

I think its about time I update parts of my tackle and seeing as i am nearing away from general course fishing and heading towards carp fishing I wondered if any one could advise me of any good quality carp rods. I'm looking to set a budget of arond £80 per rod but if the rods are abit over but well worth the money it dosn't really matter.

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

If you are on a budget check out Climax angling:

http://www.climaxtackle.com/nash/outlaw_rods.htm

 

These are the Nash outlaws, cheap and cheerful. Then save up for some Centurys (preferably made up by Nick Buss). As for the Greys, they are made in China I believe, hence the price etc..!!

 

If you want Quality with value look here:

http://www.homestead.com/prosites-bobbyboy/Rods.html

(look at bottom of page)

This is Bob Morris's web site (dunno if he is still trading !) If you call him you may get a discount for two rods. Also Bob is a ber'luddy good bloke and an excellent rod maker. I have a 11' Avon rod made by Bob and it is quality (even Mr Buss says so) But I dont think that he does much these days, hence, you may get a deal. Worth a phone call.

[Alnath]

2¾lb Prodigys for me as well, stunning rods with a wonderfull action and they transmit each bump and knock to your hand. £90 each inc P&P http://www.bennettsangling.com/acatalog/Greys.html with a lifetime warranty. Given what you get who cares if they are made by elfs living under the north sea.

[Brian Carragher]

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Have a look at the Wychwood range, well built decent blanks and a good finish and available for about £45/50 apiece.

 

The Wychwood range is a very good choice and well worth a good look at

[Comus]

I would always give the Fox Warrior range a look.

 

They have a great reputation and are available in the usual variety of test curves.

 

Many say that they compare with rods from the £100 + range. They're the only rods I've ever used for carp fishing and rate them although can't compare them with any of the others being recommended.

 

Comus

[Guest Brumagem Phil]

Well these past couple of weeks, i've had me rods out again........a greys 7 foot stalker and a shimano hyperloop.

 

Bottom line is I hate catching fish on the hyperloop and the greys just brings a big grin to my face everytime I play a fish on it such is the beauty of the feel. You'd be surprised how far it'll lob a method feeder too for a little rod !

 

I wouldnt swap it for the world and might buy another one this summer and build meself a mini pod to take em

Edited April 25, 2006 by Brumagem Phil

[mad frankie frazer]

Well these past couple of weeks, i've had me rods out again........a greys 7 foot stalker and a shimano hyperloop.

 

Bottom line is I hate catching fish on the hyperloop and the greys just brings a big grin to my face everytime I play a fish on it such is the beauty of the feel. You'd be surprised how far it'll lob a method feeder too for a little rod !

 

I wouldnt swap it for the world and might buy another one this summer and build meself a mini pod to take em

i agree the greys are the biz for the money, ive had mine for quite a while now

i have just bought a century armalite mk11 and what a rod that is, its a bit pricey but my god its in a class of its own.