In reply to Post #15
Depends how far you want to go back I suppose as to what length a carp rod ‘should' be.
Depends how far you want to go back I suppose as to what length a carp rod ‘should' be.
In reply to Post #17
Although haven't used one properly, I picked up and bent into a Free spirit ES 2.5lb, and it feels beautiful. (I suggested this rod but it's over Oatcakes price range, so edited out.)
The ES blank is fairly through actioned - more than anything else I can find (I own the 2.75lb), and you can feel it on this 10 footer.
Although haven't used one properly, I picked up and bent into a Free spirit ES 2.5lb, and it feels beautiful. (I suggested this rod but it's over Oatcakes price range, so edited out.)
The ES blank is fairly through actioned - more than anything else I can find (I own the 2.75lb), and you can feel it on this 10 footer.
In reply to Post #17
I couldn't agree more a- we started with 10ft rods and then went to 11, 12, 13 as longer range fishing was required. Without the reels back in day it would have been pointless having a longer / stiffer rod.
I wanted some bendy 10 footers over 20 years ago and none were available, I spoke with various rod manufactures and Steve (?) Harrison was by far the best. I told him what I wanted and whilst he confirmed that there were none off the shelf he said he could sell me the top 2 sections of a 15ft salmon rod. i bought a pair and still use them occasionally, they are exactly as OP is looking for, no test curve but my guess when new would be around 2lb maybe slightly under.
A few years later the Nash Pursuit came out in 10 foot, and since then the trend has gone upwards in terms of TC and ring sizes. The comments about direct contact with fish, casting accurately are so true, the only obvious downside is if you need that extra 10-20 yards you are screwed - I fish mine comfortably at around 70 maybe 80 yards with a 2oz lead and that is the longest chuck on the lake I use them on.
I couldn't agree more a- we started with 10ft rods and then went to 11, 12, 13 as longer range fishing was required. Without the reels back in day it would have been pointless having a longer / stiffer rod.
I wanted some bendy 10 footers over 20 years ago and none were available, I spoke with various rod manufactures and Steve (?) Harrison was by far the best. I told him what I wanted and whilst he confirmed that there were none off the shelf he said he could sell me the top 2 sections of a 15ft salmon rod. i bought a pair and still use them occasionally, they are exactly as OP is looking for, no test curve but my guess when new would be around 2lb maybe slightly under.
A few years later the Nash Pursuit came out in 10 foot, and since then the trend has gone upwards in terms of TC and ring sizes. The comments about direct contact with fish, casting accurately are so true, the only obvious downside is if you need that extra 10-20 yards you are screwed - I fish mine comfortably at around 70 maybe 80 yards with a 2oz lead and that is the longest chuck on the lake I use them on.
In reply to Post #18
The free spirit ES is 2.75tc and 12ft with a firm progressive action so not really what Fred is looking for.
The free spirit ES is 2.75tc and 12ft with a firm progressive action so not really what Fred is looking for.
In reply to Post #20
Waa? Read my post again.
Sorry should have said it was 10 ft .
Waa? Read my post again.
Sorry should have said it was 10 ft .
In reply to Post #1
Harrison torrix customs 10' 3.5 tc cork handles great par of rods
Harrison torrix customs 10' 3.5 tc cork handles great par of rods
In reply to Post #22
Fits in his budget also 😀
Fits in his budget also 😀
https://www.bobcotackle.co.uk/carp/rods/pro-logic
There's a couple of models in that size.
There's a couple of models in that size.
In reply to Post #22
That model certainly is not an all round rod , he does,nt want to spend alot on rods but if he could afford them the 10ft ballista stalker 2.75 t.c is a much better option , excellent fish playing tools.
That model certainly is not an all round rod , he does,nt want to spend alot on rods but if he could afford them the 10ft ballista stalker 2.75 t.c is a much better option , excellent fish playing tools.
In reply to Post #25
Or the 12ft 2.25tc torrix is bliss to fish with, so far removed from the 10ft 3.5tc.
Or the 12ft 2.25tc torrix is bliss to fish with, so far removed from the 10ft 3.5tc.
In reply to Post #26
That is the best rod in the torrix range in my opinion
That is the best rod in the torrix range in my opinion
Thanks for all of your responses chaps, looks like I have a bit of thinking to do.
Any additional responses welcome. 😀
Any additional responses welcome. 😀
In reply to Post #28
I impulsively ordered two 10ft 2.5lb free spirit e class rods yesterday. I know they're slightly above you initially stated budget but I'll let you know my thoughts when they arrive.
I impulsively ordered two 10ft 2.5lb free spirit e class rods yesterday. I know they're slightly above you initially stated budget but I'll let you know my thoughts when they arrive.
In reply to Post #29
Thanks Joel, would appreciate any feedback. Hope my thread wasn't responsible for your impulse buy
Thanks Joel, would appreciate any feedback. Hope my thread wasn't responsible for your impulse buy