Anyone else use the Masterline Heritage 1 3/4lb tc rod. Its marketed as a carp rod, and Mr.Wilson even chucks a method feeder out on his!!!!
I personally use a pair, which balance nicely with a pair of shimano 4010gtm's, for all my tench and bream work. They could do with being 12ft, instead of 11'6", but otherwise they are fine. Full cork handle and only ?75, or less if you look around.
Mind you, now I've seen the new Fox Barbel Kevlar rod, I'm beginning to wonder......