UNDER GUNNED ?

Catfishingham · May 18, 2009

I am looking to buy a pair of Carp rods, (Want cork butts). I am not sure what I should be looking for, I don't have a good under standing of intended purpose ofyour rod types. Would the rod in the below link be suitable. Cost is an issue. Thanks & Tight lines /forum/smilies/smile_smiley.gif

http://www.leslies-luton.co.uk/store/product/2199353/GREYS-PRODIGY-12ft-FEEDER/

Ray Daywalker Clarke · May 18, 2009

Cat,

How big are the carp you are trying to catch?

Catfishingham · May 18, 2009

Ray, Probably average 15#, over 20# fairly common, Just guessing, I have seen some really big ones, don't see many affordable, rods/w cork butts, and a lot of the rods don't list test curve. Will be fishing mostly open water. Thanks, Tight lines

Ray Daywalker Clarke · May 19, 2009

If the fish are that size and bigger, and open water, then I would go for a pair of 2.5 Test Curve rods. Good enough to cast 100yards plus,and will have a good enough action to play the fish at that distance and close in.

To find rods with cork handles maybe the problem, not many have cork on them now, many have to be ordered, or even made for you, but it's worth contacting some of the makers to see what they do, or have in stock.

Good luck.

Catfishingham · May 19, 2009

Hi Ray, Found rod to check out. Really long, can't tell lengths of sections. Heavy enough, 3 Lb. Let me know your opinion. Thanks & Tight lines, **** (USA WEBSITE) /forum/smilies/big_smile_smiley.gifRod, Wacker Avalanche Heavy Feeder 14' 3+3 pc.

http://www.wackerbaits.com/sf/index1.html

Shine · May 19, 2009

Hi Cat. I have one of these and can highly recommend them. If you fishing isnt over 100 yards they should hopefully be what you are looking for...

KORUM NEOTERIC SPECIMEN 12ft 2.5lb TC
The 2.5lb is for small to medium sized waters where long range fishing is unnecessary.
Specifications
12ft 2 piece contruction
2.5lb TC with Progressive Action
High Modulus Carbon Blank
3 leg Silicone Lined Guides
Full Cork Handle
Screw Reel Seat
Line Rating 6lb - 15lb.

http://www.leslies-luton.co.uk/store/category/581/1465/KORUM-SPECIMEN-RODS/

Ray Daywalker Clarke · May 19, 2009

Cat,

There you go, Shine has just what you are looking for.

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · May 19, 2009

Have look at Harrison Rods

Ring them up, I'm sure they will be able to give you the advice you need.

chub angler · May 19, 2009

I agree with Diamonds suggestion.

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · May 19, 2009

Do you have one Chub?

Catfishingham · May 19, 2009

Shine, Ray Thanks guys, I will probably go with the Korum, don't know how I missed it, been looking at Leslies, ( have bought from them before). It is hard to deside what I need, (I don't understand "Proper English" well). I think I will post an add and see if I can finda local transplanted Englishman to fish with. If you want to talk fishing you are welcome toPM orIM me any time, I keep odd hrs and am 5 hrs ahead of you, always up late my time. Have Windows messenger, "Catfishingham", email kc8vfe@oh.rr.com

P.S. Grand son wanted to borrow my new Bivy, (I haven't used it yet) /forum/smilies/thinking_smiley.gif/forum/smilies/baring_teeth_smiley.gif/forum/smilies/big_smile_smiley.gif7:29 here

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · May 19, 2009

You'r 5 hours behind mate

Catfishingham · May 19, 2009

Midnight Los angles - 3 am here, 3 hrs ahead /forum/smilies/i_dont_know_smiley.gif?

Shine · May 19, 2009

Cat. I havent used Leslies before but I know you can get them a little cheaper than ?79.99 if you look about.
I got mine from the tackle box in kent as I live near it. I would recommend you buy from them or someone else that gives good after sales service. The Tackle Box charges rrp for most things but if you have any problems with the item you bought they will fix it/swap it/refund you.

http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/

p.s. When you hook onto a hard fighting double or a 20+ on the 2.5tc korum rod it puts an amazing bend in it. Really is a lovely rod for playing fish.

chub angler · May 19, 2009

no Matt but someone I know bought one a while ago.

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · May 19, 2009

Not really a good basis for a recommendation then

Catfishingham · May 19, 2009

Will check "tackle Box", but most British tackle shops won't ship to US. What is rrp?

Shine · May 19, 2009

rrp: recommended retail price.

Give them a call cat. I know they ship abroad.

I'm off fishing now until after dark. Trying to catch a 29 thats been evading me for to long now /forum/smilies/smile_smiley.gif

Ian Gemson · May 19, 2009

Cat the carp you are after are you fishing for them in Rivers or lakes and are the venues snaggy / weedy ?. Also what range are you fishing at to catch these carp. All of these things need to be considerdedbefore you can get a rod to suit.

I have managed to land carp up to 26lb on small size 12 hook and 8lb line with 2.5lb TC carp rods.

however this was done in deep open water with no snags or weed.

CatmanDan (emmo Jnr) · May 20, 2009

The Fox predator rods are quite nice for the money, they have cork handle`s with a fixed reel seat and if I remember right you can get them from 2lb test curve to 3.5lb tc test curve.

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