Rod for big chub and barbel.

[Richard Barrett]

Anyone know of a good short quiver rod 9' to 11' that would take line 6lb to 8lb B/S. Its for small river close quarter rod to fish chub and barbel.

Thanks.

Rich.

 

[Andy Bell]

Drennan series 7 specialist Avon 11 foot & 12 foot come in 1 1/4 & 1 1/2lb tc's

 

[Andrew Richardson]

TFG do a 8 / 10ft avon rod that comes with various quiver tops. It's a great little rod and very versatile, I own a couple butNot sure if they still do it though

 

[Andrew Richardson]

Found em. https://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/compact-..._1wWOLoRZhKdA7_7SDwaAulwEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
As I say great little rods and will take 6/8lb line comfortably. I've had doubles on them.

 

[Andrew Richardson]

Probably find them cheaper on ebay

 

[Graham Elliott]

What Andy Bell said.

If any negative they come in a bit too quickly.

 

[Steve Roffey]

Anyone know of a good short quiver rod 9' to 11' that would take line 6lb to 8lb B/S. Its for small river close quarter rod to fish chub and barbel.

Thanks.

Rich.

Darent Valley Avon quiver 11' would do the job, and cheaper than the Drennan.

 

[Jason Bean]

the new drennan specialist are out now and worth a look

https://www.drennantackle.com/products/rods/specialist-rods/specialist-11ft-twin-tip-duo-1-5/

the quiver tips are a bit beefy they supply it with but you can always get some lighter ones to suit your needs

 

[Mike Thompson]

Free Spirit 11ft Barbel Tamer 1.5tc. Beautifully light rod with Avon and quiver tops. Great for tight spots and small rivers.

 

[Joe Winstanley]

As suggested by Steve, the Darent Valley rods sold by Tackle Box are very good value.

They now do an 8ft version which might suit you:

http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/rods-en/...-darent-valley-8ft-specialist-quiver-rod.html

Worth giving the lads in the shop a ring, I've always found them really helpful, and the customer service is second to none. All the Darent Valley rods / SAH branded tackle comes with a lifetime guarantee.

 

[Neil Smart]

John Wilson Avon.

Makes perfect sense.

 

[Ash Gould]

If you can get an old John Wilson Avon Quiver then get one of those. The old masterline ones are great all round rods and I am gutted that I busted the quiver top on my one.

Just as a bit of balance to some of the other recommendations; I have a Darent Valley Avon quiver and I HATE it. Awful quiver top and the avon section has a naff action. Just my opinion of course.

 

[Dean Aston]

I've brought new drennan specialist twin tip duo for my Chub fishing. A cracking chub rod you get what you pay for

 

[Jason Bean]

I've brought new drennan specialist twin tip duo for my Chub fishing. A cracking chub rod you get what you pay for

Dean I haven't seen one yet are they push in tips on the quiver?

 

[Graham Elliott]

Any decent feeder rods that do a full length top section? Ideally with a choice of two different top sections.

Push in inserts never feel quite right.

 

[Dean Aston]

Dean I haven't seen one yet are they push in tips on the quiver?

Yes mate can't fault them spot on for how I fish for chub

 

[Dean Aston]

Any decent feeder rods that do a full length top section? Ideally with a choice of two different top sections.

Push in inserts never feel quite right.

Graham don't you rate series 7 ?. With there push in quiver

 

[Mark Anderson]

Hi men,

A chub rod .

Hatter

 

[Neil Smart]

A chub rod .

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That's odd I was watching that episode this afternoon...check the one about rods through the ages, fascinating stuff.

 

[Graham Elliott]

Graham don't you rate series 7 ?. With there push in quiver

Dean. Yes decent rods but they do seem to lock up a bit 2/3 way down as mentioned.

All push in tip rods have a stronger tip holder joint so its not quite progressive. Just very fussy.

As well as the 12ft 1.25 S7.

I also have a prodigy 12ft 1.25 feeder.
And actually that feels a bit better with the Avon tip than the Drennan.

Nothing wrong with either rod. Just not perfect.