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2nd rod

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Steven Whybrow

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Hi guys,now that ive got in to barbel fishing proper i would like to buy a second rod,i was looking at the drennan barbel 1.75 or the new greys 1.75 but should i be looking at 1.50 tc as ive found myself on smaller rivers than i originally thought i would be fishing[ NIDD,WHARFE,]my other rod is a korum 2.00 tc precision specialist and i feel iam over gunned.cheers ste.
 
You should read this excellent article on test curves here on this very site
https://barbel.co.uk/articlefr.htm
and find
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There is nothing worse than being overgunned when fishing for any species, you can't beat a nice soft through action Avon rod of about 1.25lb tc, it will cover almost all of your fishing.

Sam
 
Sam Pottage said:
There is nothing worse than being overgunned when fishing for any species, you can't beat a nice soft through action Avon rod of about 1.25lb tc, it will cover almost all of your fishing.

Sam
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Young man (brian clough voice) i'd say there is nothing worse than leaving a barbel stuck in a snag with your hook and line in it's gob.

mike
 
Sam Pottage said:
There is nothing worse than being overgunned when fishing for any species.
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Each to their own, I'd prefer overgunned to under every time. 1.5lb is as low as I'd consider when specifically fishing for barbel unless I were float fishing.
 
Thanks for the replys lads,i see people have different opions on this but i think i will go with the 1.75 drennan barbel,cheers ste.
 
Sam Pottage said:
There is nothing worse than being overgunned when fishing for any species, you can't beat a nice soft through action Avon rod of about 1.25lb tc, it will cover almost all of your fishing.

Sam
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I knew you would get a negative reply for this, but I do agree with your sentiments on the Avon,I love my Avons and would be OK I guess for some of your local Yorkshire rivers, and one or two down here. But overall I would feel too under-gunned with an Avon, especially when using feeders and stopping a fish heading for a snag. Of course the argument for the dissenters is fish welfare which is reasonable and pretty much final, especially on here, but given that we are not morons and do not have a carp fishers pedigree or indeed Noddies? then those that can value the Avon rod is an angler that truly understands the subtle nature of angling.
Good luck.
 
Young man (brian clough voice) i'd say there is nothing worse than leaving a barbel stuck in a snag with your hook and line in it's gob.

mike
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I kind of knew comments like this would come as Neil suggests, however surely its the strength of line that dictates whether you get snapped up or not?

A stiffer rod with less through action surely puts more pressure on the line because it locks up sooner? An Avon can cushion any lunges and runs more effectively.

At the end of the day I go fishing to stalk the fish, hook it and enjoy the fight, not hoik it in easy with a rod that barely bends. The day when a Barbel snaps my Avon, will be the day I change to my 1.75tc Barbel rod more permanently. As long as the tackle is correctly balanced, you will be fine. If I remember correctly Chris Yates caught his British record Carp of 51.5lbs on an Avon rod.

At some point or another every angler will break off on a fish (no matter how heavy the gear), just pick up any angling magazine, at least one article will tell the tale of a lost fish.

Fish welfare is of course the most important issue, thats why I carry an unhooking mat, an adequately sized net and am not averse to wading in to unhook a fish in the water to avoid taking it out.

Sam
 
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gotta say bought myself 2x jw youngs twin tip 12ft 1.50lb tc barbel rods which has spliced quiver and standard tip 1.75lb what a rod fantastic action and a true touch of class...use both centre pin and shim super gtm and balances nicely..with full cork would recommend these over my greys prodgity barbel everyday...just bought a harrison barbel blank too which i still think isnt as nice as the youngs...
 
Got to agree with you on that one Andy, I own a Youngs Margin Carp rod (2.25lb) and also an Avon/Quiver (1.25lb avon top and a 2oz quiver tip). The quality is exceptional. They both compliment my Youngs Purist reel perfectly, I use it for 90% of my fishing.
 
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David Hall said:
http://www.davistackle.co.uk/home?page=shop.product_details&product_id=366&flypage=flypage.tpl&pop=0
anyone used one by the way folks.
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TBH i would love to use one to catch a barbel or ten, they are a work of art and testament to what can be made from old mother earth and a hand built design in which everyone is unique in its own way. In reality imo; i could not justify the price, or the worry if it began to rain, hearing the cane moan as a barbel ran;(suppose thats a thrill for the cane enthusiast's)etc. Not for me i will stick with man made, but i can see the attraction.
From what i have seen Korum Neoterics are very nice as a cheap second rod.

Jon
 
Jon Frisby said:
TBH i would love to use one to catch a barbel or ten, they are a work of art and testament to what can be made from old mother earth and a hand built design in which everyone is unique in its own way. In reality imo; i could not justify the price, or the worry if it began to rain, hearing the cane moan as a barbel ran;(suppose thats a thrill for the cane enthusiast's)etc. Not for me i will stick with man made, but i can see the attraction.
From what i have seen Korum Neoterics are very nice as a cheap second rod.

Jon
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cane, i thought it was carbon or am i wrong.:confused:
 
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