Time to buy a new float rod. Advice needed

[iain t]

Hi chaps. Time has come to buy myself a new float rod. My old one has lasted 20 years of abuse. Don't even think carbon fibre was used in rods when i bought old faithful.
The places i fish are ponds, lakes and rivers. Am after a rod suitable for catching Rudd/Roach sized fish but must be able to deal with odd occasionally 5/6lb Carp that may come along.
As i like Drennan rods i have narrowed it down to 2 rods. 1. Red Range Carp Waggler. 2. Red Range Pellet Waggler both 11ft. I understand that one rod won't cover all situations but which one of the above would be more flexible to cover what am looking for. Any advice which would be more suitable

 

[greenie62]

Having looked at Drennan's description of the rods - I expected the Carp Waggler to be a bit 'beefier' than the Pellet Waggler but they sound almost identical with the following differences regarding Line ranges suggested:

Pellet Waggler: Reel lines can be anything from 4lb up to 7lb fished straight through,
Carp Waggler: Reel lines can be anything from 3lb to 6lb fished straight through,​

That tends to imply the Pellet rod is 'beefier' then the Carp Waggler!?
The only test really is to try them out - ya pays yer money - ya makes yer choice!
Tight Lines!:thumbs:

 

[iain t]

I would have thought the Carp waggler to have the higher line poundage which i find a bit strange but then it quotes "hard-fighting carp, yet the tip is still responsive enough to make fish playing smaller sil*ver*fish, plus tench and bream, a really enjoy*able experience". This is what confused me between the 2 rods

 

[greenie62]

This is what confused me between the 2 rods

Might be worth asking Drennan Customer Support.
Wouldn't surprise me if they were one and the same rod - repackage/rebranded - to appeal to the Carp market! (Cynical - or what?)
Let us know what you find out.
Cheers!

 

[iain t]

Just emailed Drennan and asked the same question. Awaiting reply

 

[robtherake]

Just emailed Drennan and asked the same question. Awaiting reply

Don't hold your breath...mind, they might get back quickly since you're interested in buying rather than complaining.

Have you thought about buying used? You could get a helluva rod for what you'll pay for a new one.

ps The Korum CS series of rods have been getting great reviews. They do an 11 footer with recommended line strength 3-8lb http://www.korum.co.uk/Item_KCSROD-01#.VBrqMZRkSZc

 

[iain t]

Been searching the web for a used rod. But as am not up to date on newer rods it's a bit confusing. Lots of Garbolino's going cheap. Not a lot of real life feedback on these though

 

[Keith Speer]

Buy a Drennan Acolite.

The 13 ft is a cracking bit of kit.

 

[iain t]

If i had the money.
Got a reply from Drennan via a PM though their facebook page " I would go with the Carp Waggler as it has a slightly lighter action than the Pellet Waggler. Tight lines. Drennan"

 

[Phil Adams]

I would second the Acolite. Worth saving for.

Or hunt down a Tench Float MkIV

 

[trotter2]

The 11ft rod wont be much use on a river . A standard match float rod of 13ft would be my suggestion. A carp of that size would be ok on a standard match rod and you still have the length for float control on a river. The list of 13ft rods suitable is endless, visit your local tackle shop.

 

[sam vimes]

I'm with Trotter on this. A fairly standard 13' match rod would be my choice.

 

[Streamfisher]

Hi chaps. Time has come to buy myself a new float rod. My old one has lasted 20 years of abuse. Don't even think carbon fibre was used in rods when i bought old faithful.
The places i fish are ponds, lakes and rivers. Am after a rod suitable for catching Rudd/Roach sized fish but must be able to deal with odd occasionally 5/6lb Carp that may come along.
As i like Drennan rods i have narrowed it down to 2 rods. 1. Red Range Carp Waggler. 2. Red Range Pellet Waggler both 11ft. I understand that one rod won't cover all situations but which one of the above would be more flexible to cover what am looking for. Any advice which would be more suitable

Iain, I have a 12" Drennan Carp Waggler in Classified Wanted/Swap, drop me a pm if you are interested. Very good condition.

SF

 

[nogoodboyo]

The carp waggler will be better for targeting roach and rudd.
The pellet waggler as well as being generally shorter is designed for casting the larger floats associated with that type of fishing.
I've no idea why companies like Drennan and Garbolino use the word carp for what are essentially match style float rods.
And finally, even on a budget the Drennan Series seven range is worth looking at for an extra twenty odd quid.

 

[twichard]

Hi I use the Preston c series it's 13 ft tho it takes line's from 2lb to 6lb i use it on the river for chub and grayling I also use it on stocked lake's with carp in it can handle fish 5 lb+with ease I love to use it with my center pin

 

[iain t]

Nogoodboyo ive no idea why there call them just carp rods either. Perhaps they've run out of names to call their rods. Thank you all for some brilliant advice. This morning went to the Petworth house lower pond, one of my favourite ponds with beautiful views of the manor house. Meet a old chap ive said morning to a couple of times who was fishing a couple of 13ft float rods. Both series 7 Drennan's. One was a " Carp " waggler and the other was a " Carp " power waggler. He kindly let me have a few casts of each. I even caught a few fish on them, He wasn't pleased as he hadn't had a bite for a hour. I caught a Rudd and Carp around the same size on both rods. After a cuppa and a chat we both agreed the power waggler was the all rounder of the rods. Sensitive enough for slivers but with the back bone for carp and river work. Having a soft spot for Drennan rods and Card in my pocket i bought the Carp power waggler along with some new floats. Pose i'll have to tell the wife before the statement comes though the door.

 

[Keith M]

Buy a Drennan Acolite.

The 13 ft is a cracking bit of kit.

I can also recommend the 13ft Drennan Acolyte. Excellent rod.

Other nice float rods that I can recommend when Small Carp could be your quarry as well as silvers are the Drennan Tench Float rod and Hardy Marksman Specialist Float rod.

There must be lots of other good rods out there but I can only recommend rods that I use.

Keith