which rod do i choose?

3erty9ine · Oct 2, 2008

Hey

I am looking at purchasing an avon type rod and have my eyes on the Drennan series 7 specialist avon rod. although i am new to this strain of rods and cannot decide between the 1.25lb to 1.5lb. Also are there any alternatives you can recommend?

My target species are primarily tench andbarbel with the odd carp??

Regards

mark grimshaw · Oct 3, 2008

Got the 1.25lb series seven and its already first choice out of the quiver exceptional chub rod a pleasure to use.I've recently landed a carp just over ten and a 9lb 2oz barbel on it.They come with a quiver section and 3 glass luminous push in tips and with the 1.25 top a great all rounder.and no i don't work for drennan /forum/smilies/smile_smiley.gif

Morespiders · Oct 3, 2008

Personally 3erty, I would go for the 1.5lb I have a series 7 Puddlechucker wag rod, you wont go wrong with them.

stuart mitchell · Oct 3, 2008

hi mate .,

Depends on which rivers you are going to fish mate.....1.25lb is very limited in its applications.....you will realy struggle in flood conditions....try the korum neoteric...quiver...1.75lb avon style top,plus 3 insert quivertips rated at 2,4,6,oz....had a pair of these couple of years ago...v.good rod for less than £100, or they do a twin top .1.75.and 2.2lb for about the same money, had a pair of these as well and was using 8oz of lead on the trent when in flood with the 2.2 top....and used to use the 1.75 as tench and bream rods on big gravel pits etc......a v.good rod....suggest you at least check them out.

mark grimshaw · Oct 3, 2008

back again

yes it does depend on the application i also own the korum neoteric twin tip just the job for launching 4oz plus of lead out when i fish the severn or the ribble when its tanking through. I'd still be tempted with the 1.5lb series seven though if river fishing still get a decent scrap from a chub and you shouldn't have any problem with the berties. In my opinion the korum is a tad overgunned for normal river levels. I'm thinking of getting the 1.5lb as well for that reason.

Fred Bonney · Oct 4, 2008

Go for the 1.5

mark grimshaw · Oct 4, 2008

Well i'm already sold, as i said earlier the 1.25 is a great chubbing tool but for an all rounder it has to be a 1.5 and i'm getting another /forum/smilies/smile_smiley.gif

David Tinsley · Oct 19, 2008

Hi, Have just become a member for Fishing Magic forum and have been reading your comments with interest. I have recently started fishing again (after a 10 year absence) on local still waters and now live close to the river Wye. I have also been looking at the Drennan series 7 specialist avon rod 1.5lb. My main passion is float fishing but I alsowant to have the option to ledger /use a feeder.Are all Avon style rods suitable for float fishing and what else would be worth looking at suitable for the Wye ? My budget is up to £100./forum/smilies/big_smile_smiley.gif

brendan the dictionary man999 · Oct 19, 2008

Hi Dave
Have a look at the grauvell 1.5 mt as an option ? ( have a look at ted carters web site ) I was on the wye the other week with mine . I lost a big fish on mine but that was due to me tying a bad knot but the rod handled superb

Billy No Fish · Oct 20, 2008

I've just boutght a Ray Walton 1.3 Barble Rod (made by JW Youngs) and I find its ideal for a mixture of float, trotting and ledgering. I have seen the 1.6 version for 68 quid on the web... very tempting...

stuart mitchell · Oct 20, 2008

got a pair of 1.75lb h.design{harrison} barbel rods for sale...only 8 weeks old.....going overseas....will take £200 the pair,.

David Tinsley · Oct 20, 2008

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the info. Will be paying a visit to some local tackle shops soon, so will have a look. May have found just what I'm looking for on the web this afternoon. Diawa Barble Pro 1.75lb twin top @ £70.

realmadyid · May 23, 2009

I have just purchased the Drennan 1.5 Avon, as I wanted a rod to handle average carp, decent tench and the occasional chub. I am like many on here first and foremost a pleasure fisherman (returning). I reckon a decent 1.5 Avon rod would suit the needs of most like me...

Regards,

Paul

which rod do i choose?

3erty9ine

New member

mark grimshaw

New member

Morespiders

Senior Member

stuart mitchell

Well-known member

mark grimshaw

New member

Fred Bonney

Guest

mark grimshaw

New member

David Tinsley

New member

brendan the dictionary man999

New member

Billy No Fish

New member

stuart mitchell

Well-known member

David Tinsley

New member

realmadyid

Active member