So if you happen to be fishing a lake and you may only get one or two runs a season but you are fishing for fish over 50lb. The lake isn't weedy but does have plenty of snags and gravel bars the fish can do you in
Now my question is what test curve rods would people use. Would you go for a more powerful rod than normal to try and control the fish better? When I say more powerful would people go up from 3.5lb test curves? Trying to think of ways to minimise losing fish, like I say you don't get many runs and it could possibly be a fish of a lifetime
Now my question is what test curve rods would people use. Would you go for a more powerful rod than normal to try and control the fish better? When I say more powerful would people go up from 3.5lb test curves? Trying to think of ways to minimise losing fish, like I say you don't get many runs and it could possibly be a fish of a lifetime
In reply to Post #1
I would be looking for a more through action rod with 3lb test or less depending how far I would have to cast.
You've not said how deep it is if the gravel bars are pronounced and the water either side I would be looking for at least 12foot to help avoid them.
I would be looking for a more through action rod with 3lb test or less depending how far I would have to cast.
You've not said how deep it is if the gravel bars are pronounced and the water either side I would be looking for at least 12foot to help avoid them.
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There is not a situation i can think of apart from distance casting that warrants the use of a rod of 3.5 or above for carp in the uk. Its the action of a rod which is important.
There is not a situation i can think of apart from distance casting that warrants the use of a rod of 3.5 or above for carp in the uk. Its the action of a rod which is important.
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Are the fish losses due to cut offs on the gravel bars or fish going into snags or a combination of both.?
I would if fishing over gravel bars consider some form of toughened leader material , if allowed but not lead core .Many companies make leader materials for fishing over gravel bars and swan mussels.
If you are fishing close to snags you will have to be prepared to sit on your rods and not be tempted to go for a walk.
With regards to rod test curves if you are fishing at long distances you will obviously require a rod that's of a higher test curve in the region of 3.5lbs. If you are fishing medium to short distances I would go with a lower test curve 2.75 or 3lbs.
Are the fish losses due to cut offs on the gravel bars or fish going into snags or a combination of both.?
I would if fishing over gravel bars consider some form of toughened leader material , if allowed but not lead core .Many companies make leader materials for fishing over gravel bars and swan mussels.
If you are fishing close to snags you will have to be prepared to sit on your rods and not be tempted to go for a walk.
With regards to rod test curves if you are fishing at long distances you will obviously require a rod that's of a higher test curve in the region of 3.5lbs. If you are fishing medium to short distances I would go with a lower test curve 2.75 or 3lbs.
At the heavy end of the rod spectrum you are at a higher risk of hook pulls so it might not be best to go too heavy.
A heavier rod doesn't really offer much more control or stopping power either, so casting weight and distance are more of a reason to go for heavier rods as already mentioned.
A heavier rod doesn't really offer much more control or stopping power either, so casting weight and distance are more of a reason to go for heavier rods as already mentioned.
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Get in touch with the man who wrote post 3, he builds them.
Get in touch with the man who wrote post 3, he builds them.
You will lose more fish if you use a more powerful high test curve rod. If your not fishing a range then you are much better off with a lower 2.75tc through actioned rod. For some reason 90% of carp angles think you need a 3.5lb to 4lb rod to stop a carp when in reality its the opposite and you can apply more pressure with a 2.75tc through actioned rod and its actually a joy to play the fish on as well. High tc fast actioned rods are soley for fishing at distance or wacking a big heavy pva bag out and thats it.