If you can find them the TFG Compact Commercial 10' 2.5lb Carp Rods are a very nice rod and buck the trend of 3lb+ test curves for very little money.

I had the Shimano Tribal Velocity 2.75lb in 11ft and they were horrible and heavy blank

In reply to Post #46
Still using mine and love them.
Solid bags to 50yds, 3 bait stringers to 70yds, excellent action and not too mushy.

In reply to Post #47
I think these rods are some of the best value purchases ive made for many years ... only rivalled by the Okuma Inc 6000 reels for VFM

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Not in 3lb as I use 2.75 in 10ft.

Can't fault them. Great rods imho. Love the TX2 as I have them in 12 ft 3lb also.

I'm very pleased with my 10 ft Wychwood Extricator Plus rods. Great rods if you want something in the mid price range.

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I quite like the look of the Gardner 10ft GTC's, anyone got a view on these as don't see them mentioned much, they seem very well made.
They'd be on my “short” list

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bought a set of these last month, lovely rods