New Drennan Barbel Rods

[Steve Quinn]

They are ok, although I don't find them all that different to the current Korum 3K Barbel rods. Blanks are similar in weight for the 12ft 1.75 version compared to the Korum rods and double the price gets you better guides, same unbranded plastic reel seat and th fact they are from Drennan.

I don't really see much else different. I've had both the Drennan and Korum. Id probably just pick up another Korum if I was in the market for a new rod, still does the same thing for less money

Yeah I was thinking the Drennan ones would be a bit more snazzier than the Korums but perhaps not. I'm quite a fan of Drennan rods but these new ones don't seem to of set the world alight. As you say just a bit 'ok'

 

[Mark Evans 2]

I was expecting a lot more considering how long it took for their release

Just my opinion but they are not anything special. Had the blanks been lighter and with maybe a proper Fuji reel seat or something then maybe.

 

[Steve Quinn]

Shame Daiwa don't do the Powermesh ones anymore. On offer, they were a affordable but decent rod.

 

[Graham Elliott]

Shame Daiwa don't do the Powermesh ones anymore. On offer, they were a affordable but decent rod.

Certainly fabulous rods at fair price

 

[Paul Gaynard]

A couple of the chaps on the Trent I know have the shimano purist bx3 in 13ft length 3lb test curve and both swear by them and although I say 3 lb t.c is maybe a tad heavy and stiff they both say the action is just right for playing big trent barbel and casting big leads with ease also the action is that forgiving they are just as good with smaller weights and anything that may arise. on the other hand I have a pair of korum 2.5tc 12ft k3s I bought for 60 quid apiece 3 years ago and I see these as an absolute bargain

 

[Michael Humberstone]

I only have one Free Spirit Barbel rod. The original Seeker. I was very disappointed with it when it arrived. Too thick in the tip and tip heavy. Not a good rod for the Stour or Avon imo but I've used it on the Severn where it's better. I broke the tip on my Torrix 11' Specialist ( my fault) and Johnson Ross replaced it free of charge. Amazing place!

I have to agree Johnson Ross are up there with the best when it comes to after sales service in my experience .