Fished a carp lake yesterday, with large waglers to an island 35 yards away. I used a Preston carbon active 13ft float rod. I was very impressed with the way
the rod handled the fish. Can anyone suggest a brand of rod that uses carbon active materials that would be suitable for barbel?
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Haven't really looked into it but pretty sure it is just a carbon blank with the name Active, to denote responsiveness I guess.
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Posts: 788 (21/03/08 19:14) |
I think preston do a barbel rod using same or similar materials.
See a review here: http://www.fishingmagic.com/news/article.asp?UAN=2377&SP=328765336865364478228&V=1 |
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Posts: 1184 (21/03/08 20:47) |
They were really very nice Doc, do they still make them ? My local tackle shop (J + K) were doing good deals on them at one time,might be worth a call.
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Posts: 9 (21/03/08 21:24) |
hi there, i just purchased the new hardy marksmen 15ft river rod,the tecnology in the rod is state of the art ,and it will handle anything the thames can throw
at it ,i picked it up at nec last week for £280 shop around for a deal, +life time garauntee,hope this helps isisian,
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Posts: 23 (21/03/08 22:31) |
I have had an Asaki barbel specialist for a few years and I would not be without it . Its fish playing action is superb , it just keeps on coping , if I had
not told the other half that I had enough barbel rods at £139 I would be tempted to have another. That price is a real bargain, the quality of these rods is
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Posts: 791 (21/03/08 22:41) |
It is a bargain Chris - I probably should have mentioned that the RRP is £225.
I can't justify it - have far too many rods, and a fair few harrisons among them. Chimera 3s and Triptychs. But if I were upgrading or going for my first serious barbel rod I think a harrison rod or this carbonactive would be the choice I'd be torn between. I love the carbonactive float and feeder rods - they turn my resolute cackhandedness into perfect casts every time. And the fish playing action - as others have said - is second to none. I don't doubt this barbel version would be just as good. |
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Posts: 1185 (21/03/08 23:57) |
Why did someone go and start this thread ? i can see me being £139 lighter in the pocket next week
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Posts: 1803 (22/03/08 01:25) |
Thanks very much for that link Dr.
That rod is mine, can't wait to get my hands on it, if it as good as the float rod I know it will be superb. Chris, what colour are the 3 rod tips?
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Posts: 333 (22/03/08 15:55) |
Mole - the site also says they're out of stock....
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