Rod opinions please

[Paul Eve]

Hi
I am thinking about getting some 11ft 1.75lb TC Barbel rods and i am currently looking at either Korum, Darent Valley Specialist or Fox Eos. I would like to get some opinions from owners of any of these rods as to the relative merits or downsides of any of these makes to help inform my choice. Thanks in advance

 

[David Maddison]

Hi Paul
Out of all the rods I have, one the probably gets the most use is the Korum 11 foot 1.75lb barbel rod.
At only £45 it was an absolute bargain!
It's got more of a powerful progressive action than my other rods and I can cast up to 5oz with it so very versatile.

 

[Stephen Walker]

I have the Fox Eos 11’ 1.75. barbel rod.It suits my needs on the little river that I fish.On the Photos of river scenes thread,that’s the rod In the photo on the Idle.
I’ve a video of it in action while playing a 5lb+ chub,unfortunately I can’t put it on here.
On this river,all it gets is an underarm swing,so can’t comment on how it performs casting large weights any distance.
But I’m happy with it’s performance catching barbel to just under 10lbs.