In reply to Birds Nest about rods - anything from a medium/heavy feeder rod upwards. I use a 1.25 lb John Wilson Avon, which is great with the quiver top or a Browning Aggressor 12' m/h feeder when using one rod, match style, or two 1.75 lb 11' Daiwa carp rods for smallish carp, tench and good bream, or 2 x 2.75 lb Daiwas if I'm after big stuff.
You might need to use a slightly smaller feeder with a slightly smaller ball of feed with lighter rods, but they are more fun and just as effective.