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Cakey
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its a quiver system..................................so heavy after ten minutes I quiver all over
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Cakey
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just a tad
Bryan Baron 2
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As with everything i dont think there is a perfect rod. It all depends on the situation. Small river/Large river. Fast water slow water etc.
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<blockquote class=quoteheader>Bryan Baron 2 wrote (see)</blockquote><blockquote class=quote>As with everything i dont think there is a perfect rod. It all depends on the situation. Small river/Large river. Fast water slow water etc.</blockquote>
Totally agree with this view Bryan and it's part of the reason why i have suggested two possible rods depending on river conditions.
Totally agree with this view Bryan and it's part of the reason why i have suggested two possible rods depending on river conditions.
Bryan Baron 2
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My point Paul was that if fishing a small river as the Hampshire Avon i would agree with your choice. But on the Ribble were a 20-30 yard cast is normal and 2oz the usual size of feeder required. (unless your at the top of the river) Just to hold then feeder rods become a waste and avons are theonly way to go.
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Hence my choice of the barbel specialist rod with the 2oz, 4oz, 6oz and 8oz tips. I still feel that an Avon tip is far too heavy for the chub if you're fishing light with say 3lb hooklinks in strong flow etc. On a heavily flooded Stour, it's no uncommon to be casting 4 or 5oz feeders out with the setup I mention.
Not trying to be argumentative but trying to invoke a healthy discussion on the subject. I do hope you can appreciate that.
Not trying to be argumentative but trying to invoke a healthy discussion on the subject. I do hope you can appreciate that.
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EC
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You are right lads but Sean has asked for opinions on'.......the best all round chub rod on the market ...'
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In which case, I'd opt for the latter of my two, the Drennan Barbel Specialist, with 2oz tip use in the summer and a step up in quiver tips as the river flow increases.
Bryan Baron 2
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No argument here mate just a good discusiion.
With regards to you casting 4/5oz. How far are you casting this.
On the ribble i have never used 3Ib line for chub except when float fishing. Though i usually use 5Ib. Always picking Barbel up no matter what i am fishing for.
With regards to you casting 4/5oz. How far are you casting this.
On the ribble i have never used 3Ib line for chub except when float fishing. Though i usually use 5Ib. Always picking Barbel up no matter what i am fishing for.
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I tend to cast like you say, 20 to 30 yards at most. Been known to use 2lb hooklinks on the Dorset Stour (Throop).
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Sean Meeghan
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Just got in from fishing - wasn't ignoring you!
To answer a few points :
I want a rod I can leave set up because I fish short sessions when I can grab a few hours (I've just set up my own company). Today was good example of the problems this can cause as I was heading along the M62 towards the river Swale for a chub session, when I had a thought..... Yup, my reel wasn't in my rucksack! Luckily I had my barbel rod with me (already set up!) so I headed for the river Don (6 barbel to 7lb 4oz).
I want interchangeable tips because I fish a wide variety of rivers. I'd normally leave it set up with the 2oz (ish) tip as this is what best suits my beloved river Swale, but already this year I've fished the Upper Great Ouse, the Don, the Wharfe, the Calder, the Swale and next weekend I'm off to the Warwickshire Avon. Nuff said?
The Avon top will come in useful for a bit of still water perching and tenching and can be used when the river is up a bit.
I've got the Drennan 11 ft 6in - 13ft medium feeder and I think it is almost perfect, its fine with 6lb mainline, Its got 4 interchangeable quiver tips (one too many?), its got a fairly soft tip with some decent power in the butt. BUT it wont split down into 2 pieces!
I'm convinced that 11ft 6in is better than 11ft for general river work. The extra length helps keep fish out of the marginal weed and its not too long for small rivers and tight swims.
That Grauvel sounds interesting though ....
Thanks Eddie, you're right - I'm looking for an allround chub rod. I've got barbel rods that will do for the heavier work, but I'm looking for a rod with 1oz, 2oz and 3oz quiver tips that is either 11ft 6in or 12ft long that is a 2 piec with the quiver tip in.
But I am willing to listen to suggestions!
To answer a few points :
I want a rod I can leave set up because I fish short sessions when I can grab a few hours (I've just set up my own company). Today was good example of the problems this can cause as I was heading along the M62 towards the river Swale for a chub session, when I had a thought..... Yup, my reel wasn't in my rucksack! Luckily I had my barbel rod with me (already set up!) so I headed for the river Don (6 barbel to 7lb 4oz).
I want interchangeable tips because I fish a wide variety of rivers. I'd normally leave it set up with the 2oz (ish) tip as this is what best suits my beloved river Swale, but already this year I've fished the Upper Great Ouse, the Don, the Wharfe, the Calder, the Swale and next weekend I'm off to the Warwickshire Avon. Nuff said?
The Avon top will come in useful for a bit of still water perching and tenching and can be used when the river is up a bit.
I've got the Drennan 11 ft 6in - 13ft medium feeder and I think it is almost perfect, its fine with 6lb mainline, Its got 4 interchangeable quiver tips (one too many?), its got a fairly soft tip with some decent power in the butt. BUT it wont split down into 2 pieces!
I'm convinced that 11ft 6in is better than 11ft for general river work. The extra length helps keep fish out of the marginal weed and its not too long for small rivers and tight swims.
That Grauvel sounds interesting though ....
Thanks Eddie, you're right - I'm looking for an allround chub rod. I've got barbel rods that will do for the heavier work, but I'm looking for a rod with 1oz, 2oz and 3oz quiver tips that is either 11ft 6in or 12ft long that is a 2 piec with the quiver tip in.
But I am willing to listen to suggestions!
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i will second wot alan roe say the grauvel is a cracking rod the quiver tips are rated at 0.75 oz 1.5 oz and 3 oz
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Sean Meeghan
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Thanks for the pm Brendan!
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Paul (Brummie) Williams
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Sean...you a tart?...if not take a look at the Shakespeare Mach2 and 3 range.....a steal and the ones i have tried are superb.
My fave chub/roach rod at the mo is the 11ft Mach2, i'm on small to medium rivers at the mo... unbelievable value.
I have gone thro loads, Eustace, North western, Harrison etc etc, so i have been a tart in my time
My fave chub/roach rod at the mo is the 11ft Mach2, i'm on small to medium rivers at the mo... unbelievable value.
I have gone thro loads, Eustace, North western, Harrison etc etc, so i have been a tart in my time
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I'm going to really put a cat among the pidgeons. Ever thought of using a fly rod?
A Shakesphere 9ft traveler 6# with a 12 in dolly butt makes a lovely light weight all purpose travel rod.
A 10 ft 7/8 # Hyper speed from Ron Thompson would handle any chub when fitted with an 18 in dolly butt I would guess as it handles sea trout to 10lb or small salmon in a river similar to the Spey at Grantown. The latter does need re ringing with lined rings if you want to do a proper job and at aroung $100 NZ it's a real snip.
A Shakesphere 9ft traveler 6# with a 12 in dolly butt makes a lovely light weight all purpose travel rod.
A 10 ft 7/8 # Hyper speed from Ron Thompson would handle any chub when fitted with an 18 in dolly butt I would guess as it handles sea trout to 10lb or small salmon in a river similar to the Spey at Grantown. The latter does need re ringing with lined rings if you want to do a proper job and at aroung $100 NZ it's a real snip.
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Andy "the Dog" Nellist (SAA) (ACA)
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I use two rods for chubbing:
Carbonactive 12' feeder
Harrison 12' 1 lb 4oz TCwith an avon tip and a second tip with a spliced 3oz carbon tip
With those two you can cover virtually any situation and very importantly they are both fantatic rods on which to play fish.
Carbonactive 12' feeder
Harrison 12' 1 lb 4oz TCwith an avon tip and a second tip with a spliced 3oz carbon tip
With those two you can cover virtually any situation and very importantly they are both fantatic rods on which to play fish.
Shimano Technium Specialist.
The Harrison is awesome, the 3oz splice-in quiver less so IMHO. Tried to persuade Mark Tunley to make something with inter-changeable quiver tips. He sounded enthused but wouldprobably find it too expensive.
Some bugger had that Technium Specialist of the Bay the other week then....
The Harrison is awesome, the 3oz splice-in quiver less so IMHO. Tried to persuade Mark Tunley to make something with inter-changeable quiver tips. He sounded enthused but wouldprobably find it too expensive.
Some bugger had that Technium Specialist of the Bay the other week then....
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Yoggy [CSG]
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I usually use my Harrison Sulis for Chubbing. Great rod, but onrare occasions I find I need a slightly heavier tip.
And.... Why oh Why do rodmanufacturers/makers insist on using other colours other than white for their quivertips??. IMHO, white is far the best colour and stands out thebest in most conditions.
And.... Why oh Why do rodmanufacturers/makers insist on using other colours other than white for their quivertips??. IMHO, white is far the best colour and stands out thebest in most conditions.