3 piece barbel rod

[Matthew Ransom]

Hi, I now have a smaller vehicle and less room (kids). Could anyone recommend a decent 3 or more piece rod that will fit more easily in my boot?

 

[Sam Lloyd]

Hi Matthew,

What rivers do you fish? This will help people recommend something suitable.

Personally, if you fish rivers like the Severn, I would recommend the Drennan Acolyte Distance Feeder rod. Plenty of power, and being 13ft will help with distance and keeping more line off the water.

Sam

 

[Paul Whiteing]

Yes, it depends on the river(s) you fish

I have a 11ft 1.5tc 4-piece Peregrine http://www.peregrinerods.co.uk/peregrine-4-piece-avon-rod.htm a brilliant rod

 

[Bob Gill]

As others have said, can depend on rivers you fish, but from the Harrison stable there is the 4 piece Avon at 11' and 1.5lb, 3 piece Triptych at 12' and 1.5lb, or if you want a shorter rod Barbel stalker 3 piece at 9' and 2lb. The Triptych is well regarded by salmon anglers.

 

[Jason Nightall]

Maybe this: https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/masterline-rovex-john-wilson-travel-barbel-quiver-5pc

 

[Matthew Ransom]

Thanks for these suggestions. I tend to fish the North Yorkshire rivers Swale, Nidd, Wharfe, and Ure although I may also travel. I suppose I'm looking for an all rounder although something which can cope with flood conditions would be better.

 

[Chris Jones]

Since the original Prodigy Barbel, Greys have often included a three piece barbel rod in their range of barbel rods.

 

[Bob Watson]

If it's the one I'm thinking of Chris,

http://www.greysfishing.co.uk/greys...0300.html#prefn1=ZZRPWR&prefv1=1.75lb&start=1

why do rod manufacturers insist on whipping single leg guides to specimen rods? I can understand them on stick float rods but on a rod that lives on a rest??

 

[Neil Smart]

If it's the one I'm thinking of Chris,

http://www.greysfishing.co.uk/greys...0300.html#prefn1=ZZRPWR&prefv1=1.75lb&start=1

why do rod manufacturers insist on whipping single leg guides to specimen rods? I can understand them on stick float rods but on a rod that lives on a rest??

I have a Torrix with single leg guides, it is a fine rod with a great action, I don't use my rods to beat down balsam and nettles.

 

[Bob Watson]

I have a Torrix with single leg guides, it is a fine rod with a great action, I don't use my rods to beat down balsam and nettles.

It would still be a fine rod with a great action with double leg guides, which are less susceptible to "accidental" damage

 

[Bob Gill]

If you want to fit singles try these, which are much more robust than most. Available in a number of frame designs and centres. Fuji KL series.
Could also fit a combination of double and single legs - say KW and KL.

 

[Neil Smart]

It would still be a fine rod with a great action with double leg guides, which are less susceptible to "accidental" damage

If you take care no need to compromise on quality.

 

[Bob Watson]

If you take care no need to compromise on quality.

Each to their own Neil My greys carp rods have them and I occasionally have to "adjust" a single leg, I'm probably more careful than most with my gear and can only assume that the bent legs occur in transit.

A second option for me!

 

[Neil Smart]

I take you point Bob, I have had to do a fair amount of minor adjustments with some other rods too, I am always mindful with every adjustment makes them weaker.

 

[Brian Willson]

The four piece Harrison Avon 11ft is a great rod for travelling, once you arrive at your destination it can be assembled and broken down into two pieces that fit nicely into a sling.
This rod is in a nice matt black colour, its a bit stiffer than the two piece Avon due to four sections.