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Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

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Richard Nokes

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Hello all, first post here so apologies if this has been covered before. I've been lake angling for years but am now looking to start fishing for barbel and from what I am reading many stretches (most) appear to limit to one rod only.

So my question is I guess - am I wasting money on buying a second rod now? If it makes a difference I will be looking to fish the Wye as its the closest to me.

By the way great forum with much experience and views shared, many of questions have already been answered but I'm sure they'll be plenty more to come.

Thanks in advance
Rich.
 
I'd start with one and go from there.
The type of river , swim and situation dictactes to me if and when I use to rods (very rarely) .

A lot of barbel fishing is now two rods a tripod and a circus . I've seen this approach being used on little rivers and it's ridiculous . It can catch you less fish and hinder your approach . One rod and a small amount of kit will see you more inclined to move swims and find fish as a opposed to sitting in one swim and attempting to bore one out



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Hi Rich,
Too be honest I've fished 2 rods in the past, but mostly only fish one rod these days as fishing the Wye on my own I've had times where I've been playing a fish and had the other rod nearly dragged in. Safer for the fish and less costly in lost kit to have one rod in my mind. I'd say stick with the one rod for now but look into a rod with a higher test curve for dealing with flood conditions and the use of heavier leads/feeders. I tend to use a 1.75 for normal conditions, then step that up depending upon river conditions. Keep an eye on the classifieds here as there are many bargains to be had. I've helped a couple of friends lately to get set up. Saves money for terminal tackle and the like.
 
Richard Nokes said:
Hello all, first post here so apologies if this has been covered before. I've been lake angling for years but am now looking to start fishing for barbel and from what I am reading many stretches (most) appear to limit to one rod only.

So my question is I guess - am I wasting money on buying a second rod now? If it makes a difference I will be looking to fish the Wye as its the closest to me.

By the way great forum with much experience and views shared, many of questions have already been answered but I'm sure they'll be plenty more to come.

Thanks in advance
Rich.
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Id say only 1 needed on the Wye, when they are feeding you will get double hook ups on two.
 
Barry Peck said:
I'd start with one and go from there.
The type of river , swim and situation dictactes to me if and when I use to rods (very rarely) .

A lot of barbel fishing is now two rods a tripod and a circus . I've seen this approach being used on little rivers and it's ridiculous . It can catch you less fish and hinder your approach . One rod and a small amount of kit will see you more inclined to move swims and find fish as a opposed to sitting in one swim and attempting to bore one out



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Good point Barry, I’ve certainly been guilty of taking far too much gear in the past making me less likely to up sticks when nothing is happening.
 
Cliff Turner said:
Id say only 1 needed on the Wye, when they are feeding you will get double hook ups on two.
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A double take is a nice problem to have (experienced this a few times with the carp) but for now I’ll save myself the overload of excitement till I know how to be confident fishing the rivers with just the 1 rod.
 
Etienne Harvey said:
Hi Rich,
Too be honest I've fished 2 rods in the past, but mostly only fish one rod these days as fishing the Wye on my own I've had times where I've been playing a fish and had the other rod nearly dragged in. Safer for the fish and less costly in lost kit to have one rod in my mind. I'd say stick with the one rod for now but look into a rod with a higher test curve for dealing with flood conditions and the use of heavier leads/feeders. I tend to use a 1.75 for normal conditions, then step that up depending upon river conditions. Keep an eye on the classifieds here as there are many bargains to be had. I've helped a couple of friends lately to get set up. Saves money for terminal tackle and the like.
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Thanks Etienne, I’ve got my eye on a 1.75tc Drennan rod. I’m working on the theory that with my birthday next month my good lady will gift me one (at least) 🥳
 
No worries Rich, like others have said korum make some nice affordable rods. I started with a twin tip neoteric korum barbel rod. One tip is 1.75 and the other 2.2 . For the money it's a lovely bit of kit and gives you plenty of scope to fish different conditions. Whatever you choose I'm sure you will have a great time on the river Wye, it's my favourite river I've fished and there's plenty of barbel and chub. I find it fishes better when there's some more water on as at the moment the rivers very low and gin clear due to the lack of rain.
 
Barry Peck said:
I'd start with one and go from there.
The type of river , swim and situation dictactes to me if and when I use to rods (very rarely) .

A lot of barbel fishing is now two rods a tripod and a circus . I've seen this approach being used on little rivers and it's ridiculous . It can catch you less fish and hinder your approach . One rod and a small amount of kit will see you more inclined to move swims and find fish as a opposed to sitting in one swim and attempting to bore one out



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I think that is exactly where I am at Barry. Well put. I have recently joined a club that only allows 1 rod. It was a deliberate move in my part to avoid the circus. 👍
 
The only time I’ve used two on the Wye is on a big open stretch, commanding a lot of river and in February when I felt I was trying to eek one out. Sometimes I did have one on each 15mins apart or something, so it was worth doing. I am thinking about using two on the Ribble but it would probably be an exception rather norm.

I’m sure sometimes two rods catches more fish but I learnt years ago it was better to fish one well than two badly.

As much as anything now the choice is about enjoyment for me and that means travelling light feeling a bit freer.
 
It depends on how often you go fishing. Stating the obvious, a second rod gives you flexibility to fish X2 lines. I fish 2 rods most of the time, but it's good to have a back up option incase you damage a rod.
 
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