This is my first thread so here goes.....
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that there seems to be a distinct lack of lesser test curve rods for carp fishing these days? By this I mean rods with a test curve of 1.75lb to 2lb.
A lot of manufacturers seem to have a vast range of carp rods available but most starting with 2.5lb test curve which for the majority of my carping, is just two heavy. Personally, I tend to fish small intimate waters where fishing under the rod tips or just a few yards out is the norm, so a 2.5lb test curve rod is complete overkill.
Take the 2006 Shimano catalogue for example - there must be around half a dozen different models on offer and all seem to start from 2.5lb test curve. The only carp rod in their range to offer a through action 1.75lb test curve is the 'Beastmaster Classic All Round' which isn't even marketed as a carp rod. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure this rod is excellent (I own several Shimano rods myself) but I really wish the manufacturers would sit up and take notice that we don't all require tip actioned, stiff beast sticks which can cast to the horizon!
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that there seems to be a distinct lack of lesser test curve rods for carp fishing these days? By this I mean rods with a test curve of 1.75lb to 2lb.
A lot of manufacturers seem to have a vast range of carp rods available but most starting with 2.5lb test curve which for the majority of my carping, is just two heavy. Personally, I tend to fish small intimate waters where fishing under the rod tips or just a few yards out is the norm, so a 2.5lb test curve rod is complete overkill.
Take the 2006 Shimano catalogue for example - there must be around half a dozen different models on offer and all seem to start from 2.5lb test curve. The only carp rod in their range to offer a through action 1.75lb test curve is the 'Beastmaster Classic All Round' which isn't even marketed as a carp rod. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure this rod is excellent (I own several Shimano rods myself) but I really wish the manufacturers would sit up and take notice that we don't all require tip actioned, stiff beast sticks which can cast to the horizon!