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Paul Browning

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Can anybody reccomend a float rod for chub and barbel? I want something that won't leave me undergunned but will be fun to use. It will get used on the Wye and the Hampshire Avon and tench fishing. I haven't got bucket loads to spend, if necessary I'll buy second hand.
Cheers
Paul
 
Cadence rods good value if buying new, suggest the 14' no 2 or 3 depending on how much power you want, I use the no 3 on the Wye. Check out the website.
 
That's a good deal.
I got a 16' Cadence Match #3 for chub/barbel on the Swale which is not as big as the Wye but I do like the extra length for long trotting although it does restrict swims I can comfortably fish when I have to fish from the bank.
They do various lengths BTW
From memory about £130 -£150 depending on length which was a fair bit cheaper than the Drennan Acolyte which is also very highly regarded
Had quite a few good chub , not so many barbel, but certainly quality is great, its light enough and will deal with most fish if the hooklink doesn't go first. Hope this helps
 
Jon Frisby said:
I have a spare Daiwa Connoisseur 14ft xp, that I'm selling. £95 delivered. Possibly the best 14ft I know.
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That would be ideal and at a very good price.

If I didn’t have too many trotting rods that I don’t use I’d have it off you Jon.
 
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Greys - Toreon Tactical Float

A range of float rods to suit every serious coarse float angler. The family features rods that allow you to fish smaller rivers and canals right up to the biggest stillwaters and large fast flowing rivers. Featuring Toreon nano carbon technology, the blan
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15ft is sold out, which is what I had half an eye on, even before the significant price drop. Got a mate who has one in the 13ft and loves it!
 
Bargain
 
Jon Frisby said:
I have a spare Daiwa Connoisseur 14ft xp, that I'm selling. £95 delivered. Possibly the best 14ft I know.
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How does the XP fair up against the Technium Jon? I understand you’ve got or had both and speak highly of both.
been browsing for a new chub trotting rod for some time as mine is a little on the light side really.
 
Peter Brownhill mentioned the Drennan Power Float which is a great rod. I just happen to have a 13' one which I would be willing to part with. I live near the Hants Avon outside Downton if you are interested and want to have a look. Tel 01725-514468
Mike
 
No need to clarify the advert states 13'
 
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