Joe Winstanley
Senior Member & Supporter
For some time now I have had a hankering to start fishing with one.
Perhaps a 10-11ft rod to use primarily for chubbing on my local river Dane where the chub seldom grow much above the 4lb mark, as well as some stalking carp up to low double figures on a couple of local ponds, so an avon type rod with a reasonable amount of backbone is what I would be looking for, to be matched with a centre pin.
I'd be looking to try and source a second-hand rod in good condition that is not exorbitantly priced. Does anybody have any advice or recommendations? Not really having a clue about cane rods, nor knowing any anglers who fish with them, I've always been a bit wary of getting my fingers burnt and buying something a bit duff.
I'm not looking to start a cane v carbon debate, I know how good carbon rods are and won't be ditching my Harrisons, I just fancy trying something a bit different. That doesn't include wearing moleskin trousers and waxing lyrical about fruitcake..
Perhaps a 10-11ft rod to use primarily for chubbing on my local river Dane where the chub seldom grow much above the 4lb mark, as well as some stalking carp up to low double figures on a couple of local ponds, so an avon type rod with a reasonable amount of backbone is what I would be looking for, to be matched with a centre pin.
I'd be looking to try and source a second-hand rod in good condition that is not exorbitantly priced. Does anybody have any advice or recommendations? Not really having a clue about cane rods, nor knowing any anglers who fish with them, I've always been a bit wary of getting my fingers burnt and buying something a bit duff.
I'm not looking to start a cane v carbon debate, I know how good carbon rods are and won't be ditching my Harrisons, I just fancy trying something a bit different. That doesn't include wearing moleskin trousers and waxing lyrical about fruitcake..