benny samways
Well-known member
Does anyone use rods for barbel fishing that don’t follow the modern trend of actually being a Barbel rod? Avon rods used to be the specialist tool for barbelling but now everyone has a dedicated barbel rod, me included.
I used to catch all my barbel on a Mitchell Merit Match rod with 5lb line straight through, used to loose the odd bigger ones I hooked though.
My new 'favourite' barbel rod is my 9ft Fox Eclipse Heavy Spinning rod (60-100gm). Ive got no idea of the test curve but it is a my go to choice for stalking and hit and hold situations now. Its had barbel over 12lb and carp to mid twneties and hasnever felt under gunned.
Just wondered what other rods you use for barbelling/stalking that arent labelled as such?
I used to catch all my barbel on a Mitchell Merit Match rod with 5lb line straight through, used to loose the odd bigger ones I hooked though.
My new 'favourite' barbel rod is my 9ft Fox Eclipse Heavy Spinning rod (60-100gm). Ive got no idea of the test curve but it is a my go to choice for stalking and hit and hold situations now. Its had barbel over 12lb and carp to mid twneties and hasnever felt under gunned.
Just wondered what other rods you use for barbelling/stalking that arent labelled as such?