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I have one of these i'd willingly part with. I'm off abroad imminently though, so if you can hold on a couple of weeks - we may be able to some business.... Mine's 11ft I think, with and avon top and a separate quiver top, made by Beavan tackle if memory serves, cork handle.
I have a pair of Daiwa mid 90's AKN116. Billed in the brochure of the day as carp stalker. Had them rebuilt with some cork and more rings, they're amazing barbel rods for light work. They've cost me far to much money, but they're lovely.
The older Shimano's, 5010GT and 5000GTE can have a slightly sticky drag over time - can be overcome by a service from Shimano.
The XTEA drag is really good. Always pay a little more for these on auction sites.
However, for some technical reasons I wont try and explain, a front drag reel will...
Mark Tunley can do you a 10ft 2.25tc rod. He's currently building me a second one. It's a great rod with loads of back bone. It's not listed on his website, but if you drop him a line he'll talk you through it. Not cheap though given it's a custom build, but you can have your cork and small...
I've got the Nash high back - don't find it that cumfy tbh. for ref I'm nigh on 6ft 4in and weigh too much.
Tracker have a few ones that look the part, but you probably need to visit one of those carp shows to test everything in one place.
Had a drop in mid-Sussex a couple of nights ago, it was the first drop in about 6 - 8 weeks. The gardens are like concrete already. It's certainly a worry, though I was up at Ardingly ressie a couple of weeks ago and it was pretty full.
Good luck Dan, plenty of great fishing on your doorstep. I'm not from the area, but I'd think the severn gives you the best chance to build your confidence. Cliff's advice above is a great start and in time you'll be successful.
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