Just started back, after 20 years away from the sport. Can any body give me some advise on a 12ft rod for roving the river it must to be able to trot a stick float, throw a small feeder and free line a lobby or slug down a run, Looked at the Drenan, but found it a bit through action for me. Plus I dont need a extra quiver tip. Chub are my main target.

John Wilson Quiver. 1.25Ib Avon 3 quivers and can be fished at 11ft or 13ft. If you shop around you can get some ecellent deals on this.

he'll not want a wilson if he don't like the drennan.
neil after 20 year away i think you might want to take other peoples advice and get a quiver for free lining, things have moved on quite a lot in those years.
the 1 oz tip in the wilson is perfect for the job.
the drennan rod you spoke of is also absolutely perfect for it.

12" Avon style rod from Harrisons perhaps?

12" wouldn't be much use would it?

Not what the ladies say.