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Small river Rod recommendation

I've an old Shimano 1.75lb Beast Master Classic All Round 11' AX I use on the Dearne. It's got a nice soft tip but progressive power under load, I suppose it's like a stepped up avon rod.
On such a narrow, shallow river its a case of hit and hold and soon tames the chub and smallish barbel I've had there. It will be good fun if I can find a bigger barbel I'm sure.
 
I have a Greys Toreon Tactical Quivertip Rod 8'1" and it’s blinding also the darent valley 8ft is I’ve heard good but I use these more on streams than small rivers
 
Steve Jones said:
Still use my John Wilson Avon - superb rod, but I'm not a tackle tart. I use stuff that does what I need it to do until it doesn't and don't care if it's older than god and looks old and knackered like me
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Me too (mine though, not yours 😆)

I often use the 2.5oz tip because it looks nicer than the 1.25 tc Avon top and it’s more sensitive so I can read what’s happening in my swim better. It’s a joy to use and you can feel the fight even in a small chub, yet it’s still got plenty of power and I’ve landed 10lb+ barbel with it, no problem.

Not sure how easy it is to find one for sale nowadays though.
 
Tim Lawrence said:
Me too (mine though, not yours 😆)

I often use the 2.5oz tip because it looks nicer than the 1.25 tc Avon top and it’s more sensitive so I can read what’s happening in my swim better. It’s a joy to use and you can feel the fight even in a small chub, yet it’s still got plenty of power and I’ve landed 10lb+ barbel with it, no problem.

Not sure how easy it is to find one for sale nowadays though.
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I have four or five in various guises from the original model with duplon handle that has a korum seat fitted later to a strange thing I bought last year that has a almost all glass (donkey top)
section. Which is interesting but not the quickest on the strike. Can't find any info on Masterline ever manufacturing this model.
The original Avon had a terrible cheap quiver section but they did improve with later builds.
A classic rod that will be ever more sought after.
 
Free spirit Ctx feederlites are lovely rods, I use an 11ft version for perch and chub on my local small river. Had chub to 7lb on it but no barbel.
 
Neil Smart said:
You booger, now look what you have made me do....😉
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I just said have a look Neil , not liberate the moths from your wallet , hibernating between the white fivers and ten bob notes ! The rod I mention does feel nice in the hand and I think it would suit for a small river situation . The only criticism I have is the one I bought [ new] had a faulty rod bog , specifically the bottom wasn't stitched up properly and the sections slid out , very shoddy , now cured with gaffer tape
 
Mike Hodgkiss said:
I just said have a look Neil , not liberate the moths from your wallet , hibernating between the white fivers and ten bob notes ! The rod I mention does feel nice in the hand and I think it would suit for a small river situation . The only criticism I have is the one I bought [ new] had a faulty rod bog , specifically the bottom wasn't stitched up properly and the sections slid out , very shoddy , now cured with gaffer tape
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Cheeky sod...I went for the 1.5 12ft in that it would do as a reasonable float rod too. Drennan rods go out of stock so quick, been after a red range avon for some time.
 
Anthony Crampton said:
Good afternoon,
Looking for a quiver tip rod about 10ft
I fish a small river that is quite snaggy but I want something sensitive for the Perch with a bit of backbone should I hook something bigger .Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you
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I just got one of the the Nytro Impax commercial carp quivers in 9ft (they do a 10 and 11ft too) more out of curiosity and it was £35 delivered and its absolutely spot on! Got it for chub and perch on a small snaggy river.
 
Kevin Steele said:
Out of curiosity, what would you be targeting with a float on a 12ft 1.5lb tc rod?
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Well as ls it says on the tin Barbel.. living in hope, but it shouldn't be too over gunned to be worth a trot or two. I imagine the action would be quite good. I don't own a dedicated barbel float rod I have a Drennan Tench and a growing collector of speci floats. So just itching to get on the Wye again.
 
Kevin Steele said:
Out of curiosity, what would you be targeting with a float on a 12ft 1.5lb tc rod?
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I bought a cheap Korum All-rounder. 12ft.
Designed for float or feeder fishing. 1 5tc.

It was perfect for a blackcap feeder on Throop. Showing every bite. I also use it for perch sometimes. But a bit soft in the tip if casting lives for them and pulling hook home.
 
Neil Smart said:
Well as ls it says on the tin Barbel.. living in hope, but it shouldn't be too over gunned to be worth a trot or two. I imagine the action would be quite good. I don't own a dedicated barbel float rod I have a Drennan Tench and a growing collector of speci floats. So just itching to get on the Wye again.
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The reason I asked is that I am looking for a dedicated barbel float rod and a 12ft / 1.5lb rod wouldn't even be on my list.

Isn't the Drennan Tench rod closer to a dedicated barbel float rod than a TT Duo, or do you want Duo for those times where you only want to carry one rod? Seems like that's the purpose of the Duo... jack-of-all-trades sort of rod.
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Kevin Steele said:
The reason I asked is that I am looking for a dedicated barbel float rod and a 12ft / 1.5lb rod wouldn't even be on my list.

Isn't the Drennan Tench rod closer to a dedicated barbel float rod than a TT Duo, or do you want Duo for those times where you only want to carry one rod? Seems like that's the purpose of the Duo... jack-of-all-trades sort of rod.
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Its true the Tench is a good float rod for heavier species...but the duo fits in between a couple of older Fox TT at 1.75 with 6 oz tip a Drennan 1.75 single specialist ,11ft Torrix and the Dave Mason rod...and a few others that reside in the loft🤔 As you will see it was imperative I should have another rod in the bag 🙄
 
The Drennan Duo arrived yesterday and seems like it will be fine with the Avon top as a float rod for Barbel amd Chub. The action is firm and the guides are just 10 in total incl tip. Of course with it being 2 piece at 12ft it makes it so much easier to break down and assemble.
The bag however was faulty with the stitching as previously mentioned on here.
Easy fix.
 
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