Cadence CR10 Barbel Rod 2 Lb TC

[Kevin Earley]

As I have a major Birthday ending in a zero this year I thought I would treat myself to an upgrade from the Korum 12Ft 2 Lb TC rods to something a bit more mid range.
The specification looks good (below) I would like to hear from those that have used the rods or a suitable alternative. Not looking at secondhand per se, let's face it who buts themself a second hand Birthday present.

• High modulus carbon blank creates a powerful and robust blank design with progressive action.
• Fuji K-Series Alconite tangle-free guides throughout.
• Fuji DPS Reel seat.
• Top-quality AAA Cork handle.
• High visibility glazed white tip.

 

[Kevin Wardle]

I bought two of the cadence rods and they are brilliant. I use my korum on the trent when it's in flood and the cadence rods for everything else.

 

[Kevin Earley]

Thanks @Kevin Wardle are your Cadence rods 1.75 Lb as I am a fan of floodwater fishing so went for the 2 Lb based on using the same T/C for the Korum rods.

 

[Mark Harridence]

An alternative in that price range is the Daiwa Powermesh 12ft 2.25lb tc.
Another one possibly worth a look at is the new Guru N Gauge Specimen Barbel rod 12ft 2.25tc.
Have a look here: https://barbel.co.uk/forum/threads/off-the-shelf-barbel-rods.19855/

 

[Paul Richardson]

Don’t have the Cadence barbel rods ( as I have too many) but do have a heavy feeder and float rod and have had quite a few barbel on both more by accident than design
Both excellent - same with the reels
Had plenty of barbel on the 4000 CS10
Blanks are great , rings are K series and reel seats are Fuji - can’t really go wrong

 

[Kevin Earley]

Don’t have the Cadence barbel rods ( as I have too many) but do have a heavy feeder and float rod and have had quite a few barbel on both more by accident than design
Both excellent - same with the reels
Had plenty of barbel on the 4000 CS10
Blanks are great , rings are K series and reel seats are Fuji - can’t really go wrong

Thanks Paul,

Have a few Cadence rods myself CR 10ft Wand feeder rod, CR 10ft No 2 feeder rod, CR10 13ft No 2 Match rod and CR10 15ft No 2 Match rod.
Have been impressed with the overall quality and feel of the rods and certainly weigh in well above the price point.

 

[Richard Dawson]

I'm a fan of the Greys rods having 2 of the TXL Barbel rods in 2lb t/c. Versatile too having an Avon top as well as a tip carrier section.


One of the nicer Greys rods is the PB Barbel, in stock here: https://www.mainwaringsfishing.co.uk/product/greys-prodigy-pb-barbel-rod-12ft-2-25lb/