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Rod Opinions Please.......

Martyn Lloyd

Martyn Lloyd

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After a reasonably successful winters chubbing on the Severn I have decided that the old Wilson Avon Quiver is well past its sell by date, basically it wrecks line in no time even though a magnifying inspection of the rings reveals no damage......

Anyway, thats by the by. I`m now in the market for a decent 2 piece chub rod. I`ve got a couple of River & Streams which are fine for small streaming but on the Severn I need something with a tad more power.

After a bit of mooching round on here and other sites I`m considering a Drennan Series 7 Specialist 1.25lb 12ft. Has anyone used them and if so, would you recommended them?
 
Hi Martyn,

Got 2 series 7 rods (12ft carp waggler and 10ft carp feeder) and i really think they are the dogs for the money.

I havent got the series 7 1.25lb specialist, but two friends have and they swear by them. Perfect chub rods in my opinion.

The new Rovex JWs are okay for chub and i think i paid 100 notes for 2 last year. But, the drennans are definitely better rods.

Paul
 
First reply is a very encouraging one, thanks Paul :D:D
 
Martyn

I have the 1.5lb version and I use on the Wye in winter for chub and and more than happy with it. Quiver section or avon section both work very well.

Brian
 
Appreciate the input guys, many thanks :D

Think I`ll go for the 1.5lb test one, the Severn can be a powerful beastie in the winter and a little more power in the rod wouldn`t go amiss.

Time to order one!
 
Another vote for the 1.5 Drennan used mine on middle trent for chubbing and also on stillwaters for roach and tench
 
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