Buyers Guide to Carp Rods by Mark Tunley 09/23

September 2023

[andym]

I have 10ft rods & do find they’re like pokers
My previous carping was 40 + years ago with lovely bendy fibreglass rods

[UbiquitousRomp]

My lad can chuck 22 wraps with his 12ft 2.75. His mate who is semi pro can chuck 28 from the same rod. So which 13ft aviator should we go for. He has been fishing for years, but hasn't really done any long rang practice other than casting for fish. So there is plenty room for improvement with the right tool and some practice in field.

[davidhay]

Mark, a very helpful video - additionally what is your view on 40mm vs 50mm rings on carp rods?

[EiBi]

Hi Mark, I am new to fishing and try listen to those tips from the good oldschool fishing instead of the lastest marketing trends.
I love good drills and I am thinking of buying a 2Lbs (2.5 OZ) Floater for my everyday fishing. I could use them for surace fishing, method feeder and 70-80g weights for distances or even for pike fishing. I do not really get the point of that stiff 3Lb+ rods else than using them as a spod rod.

My setup would be:
2-3 carp Floaters (2.00lbs 2.5-3 oz)


The old guys narrative always sounds like „The fish are feeding close to the shore and not at a depth of 20m at a distance of 100m“

I have the feeling they are right. What is your thought on what the oldies are telling me?

[markous]

Great videos!!
With your view on the 12' 2.5s. Do you think there is a crossover in to the specialist/barbel rod 2.5lb world?
Im trying cover all realms without having 15 rods hanging up in the garage.
Thanks Mark.

[peterblack]

Good afternoon Mark what TC rod would yiu use for pva bag and stringer fishing ?