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Rods with multiple tips

John Newman

John Newman

Senior Member
What is the view of the panel on rods with multiple tips?

I don't find I need a quiver tip where I fish to the extent that a lot of the barbel bites I get merely require me to pick the rod up very quickly before it goes in the river!

I can see you advantage of having a twin tip e.g. 1.5lb & 1.75lb TC but does that not change the characteristics of the rod too much.

Opinions welcomed.

PS just realised I posted in the wrong section - can a moderator move it please - apologies
 
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I have three multi tip barbel rods, and the one I would never part with is the Drennan Power, it really is a nice rod, either top seems to compliment the but section, and there seems to be no compromise in the action, although a purist might argue that point.

However I find a lighter tip quiver to be useful with such conditions we have at the moment, and will detect not just a take but other little knocks and rattles that give a better picture of whats happening at the business end. Also I often change to a maggot feeder and with such a set up I don't feel over gunned. and if you fancy a bit of up-streaming a quiver is essential.

I guess I prefer fishing with a tip, for as mentioned those little messages received that would otherwise be lost.
 
I've found on multi tip rods that I only ever use 1 tip. So have given up buying them now preferring rods with single tips.
 
I have six! 2 1.5lb Avon twin tops and 4 1.75's love them - makes for a much more versatile set up. I keep them set up constantly often tinkering around with different combinations lines etc - but I rarely take more than 2 out with me in a single visit.

I get an immense amount of pleasure tinkering with my set ups when the missus falls asleep on the sofa!
 
ok, can see that especially if using lighter leads. When upstreaming I tend to use a heavier lead and tighten up to it, same principal and ensures fish hooks itself.
 
Cliff Turner said:
ok, can see that especially if using lighter leads. When upstreaming I tend to use a heavier lead and tighten up to it, same principal and ensures fish hooks itself.
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It's an odd technique to get used too, especially when the first instincts is to cast down stream, as to why up streaming can get a bite when all else fails is a mystery for me, it doesn't seem feasible, especially in that the main line can be more visible, but a longer hook length can counter this I guess.

Fishing don't you just love it :)
 
John Newman said:
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I can see you advantage of having a twin tip e.g. 1.5lb & 1.75lb TC but does that not change the characteristics of the rod too much.

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Same here rods with quivers are a waste of time in my eyes but if u get a stronger tip for heavier casting and it fits the blank then that is fine but id prefer to keep it simple as possible!
 
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