Rods for tench/bream/carp

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Garry Beesley

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I have posted a few questions on here and always got very sound advice so I have another!
What rods do people recommend if I mainly fish for tench/bream and the occasional carp - I usually use the method or swim feeders. I currently use Daiwa Specialist Graphite carp rods of 2 1/4 test curve and also use these rods for piking in the winter. I plan to get 2 Okuma Interceptor Bait Feeders to use with the new rods and obviously do not want to spend a fortune - advice please!
 
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Gary Knowles 2

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Nash Specialist Elite - 1.75 tc barbel rods (approx ?80 each) or Greys prodigy - 1.75 tc (approx ?90)

These are what I use for Tench / Bream method fishing and have caught a few carp by accident and can't remember ever losing one.

You won't go far wrong with either of these mate.
 
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Phil Hackett HC/PCPL with Pride

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Disagree Barney
Graham Marsden's Interceptors rods made by Harisson Rods.

I know, I know - Sycophant that I am.

Get the cheque in the post McWallet!
 
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Gary Knowles 2

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"obviously do not want to spend a fortune"

disagree Phil - after reading Garry's post ;o)
 
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Garry Beesley

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I don't want to spend too much as I am more than likely to damage my stuff at some point and I don't really get to go enough at the moment to warrant spending a fortune! I do, however, want to get something that is likely to last and also be up to the task.
Cheers to all for the input so far.
 
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Gary Knowles 2

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Garry,

I have other, more expensive rods but for price v quality you won't go far wrong with a 1.75 tc Nash elite barbel rod.

I bought a couple in 2lb tc for myself just to use when the rivers are in flood or for fishing really tight 'sang' swims.
 
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Garry Beesley

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Gary,

Thanks again - Do you think that the 1.75lb tc would be adequate for what I want to do, mostly tench and bream at short to Mid range? Or would I be sensible to go for the 2lb tc -= I guess some of the swims I fish are fairly snaggy. Having to use the rods for multi purpose is the problem I guess - would the 2lb tc be up for piking? (I guess I could use my current carp rods for that)
It is so good to be able to get advice first hand as it were!
Cheers again.
Garry
 
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Garry Beesley

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Hi gary,
Have just read your article on the 2lb tc - and I think it answered most of my questions. I wonder if I need the 2lb and that the 1.75 might be enough. I do tend to fish fairly light (although sometime use a small method feeder) - what would you recommend and where is the best place to look for prices?
Cheers.
 
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Garry Beesley

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Hi All,

I know that this is resurrecting an old thread but i never got around to buying these rods and wondered if anyone knew where I can get a pair of Nash Barbel Elite 1.75's at a reasonable price?
Climax tackle were selling them at ?40 each believe it or not but have sold out! How annoying!
Any ideas?
Many thanks.
Garry.
 
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