Barbel rods

I refer to my question posted earlier: At presentI am looking for a new barbel rod.What I Want is a rod with a bit of "beef" in the butt section capable of bullying fish away from snags but with a built in quiver.I know I can just fish off the rod end but I like that early warning You get from a quiver. Any suggestions or recommendations.

I have used a Drennan 13ft IM8 Heavy Feeder for several years now and have found it to be well up to the task in varying rates of flow.

[PETER MELLOR]

Try a Daiwa 11/13ft CNXL PQ Feeder Rod,sensitive yet plenty of power in the bottom section,and reasonably cheap now at atound £109.

What are your views on the Bruce and Walker/R.W Specialist 1 2 + 3, Hexagraph rods, besides being expensive?

i got my rods from Ashford Tackle in Kent they have them made up exclusivly. they are build on Harrison blanks in either 1 1/2 Ib TC or 1 3/4 Ib TC and at either 12' or 12' 6" all with Fuji lined rings and great value at £89. If I need something lighter I use a Mitchel heavy feeder.

Eddie, I have been using a Leeda Duo Barbel rod with two tips recently and had success with it, best of all its cheap.

The type of rod you need will ultimately depend on the river you fish, the method you use and the reel/line strength you require. Best of luck.....

Thanks all I've got myself sorted now Got 2 Daiwa Specialist Barbel Rods----and they are brilliant!!!

Eddie, surely you dont need two of those Daiwas. Youve obviously bought that spare one for me, you just havent got around to telling me yet. Wurzel

HAHAHA In your dreams Wurzel !!!