Wedger Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 (edited) I need a 1.75- 2.25lb test carp rod, anything out there? Edited August 9, 2006 by Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I may have one kicking around somewhere Wedger. Can't remember if I sold them or not, but I think I still have a Quantum 2.25lb in the garage. I'll check tonight and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Cheers Tom T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Me thinks that someone is getting into their bassing in a big way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Wedger, that was an old 2lb test curve rod you used on saturday, and after the abuse I gave it in the early 90's carp fishing, its probably more like a 1lb and 3/4 now. Anything between 1lb and 3/4 and 2 and 1/4 will do you. A stiffer rod will bounce fish off and cause line breakages because of the stiff rod being unable to respond quick enough to those sudden lunges. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddriff Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Hi Wedger i have two Fox voyager 12ft 2.5lb tc carp rod only used about 3 times for sale at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Cheers Al I've got a 2.25lb and a sawn off 2lb test on offer I think. I'l go fa both and see what works best. Cheers Bud PS I'm still smiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Trying to sort photos but cant get the Usb cable to go in the camera. Dont want to force it so it means going back to Comet when I aint fishing or working. I'll see if I can sort it asap. Sorry mate Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Any luck in the garage Tom Wedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 (edited) Any luck in the garage Tom Wedge In stock now (In my office)! Virtually unused, mint condition, Quantum Hypercast Carp rod. 12' long, 2 3/4lb test curve. Is this too much for you? Lovely rod, doesn't even look like I have mounted a reel on it although I must have at some point in the distant past. Edited August 9, 2006 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Cheers Tom I'll ponder a tad on that as Al is saying 1.75-2.25lb test is the range. If nothing comes up I'll go for it. I wonder what I can offers in exchange........... Cheers Wedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I wonder what I can offers in exchange........... Cheers Wedge Hmmm, let me think about that for a moment..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
large fries Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Tom The rod i use for float fishing is a 2.5lb,9 foot Esox Spinflex made by Drennan.The reel i use is a 5501C3 left hand wind multiplier made by ABU. The rod i use for bottom bouncing is a 7 foot 9 inch 12lb class ABU SEGRA coupled with a 6601 left hand wind made by ABU.| also use this set up for wrecking,hopper rig,pirkingetc. RUP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Tom The rod i use for float fishing is a 2.5lb,9 foot Esox Spinflex made by Drennan.The reel i use is a 5501C3 left hand wind multiplier made by ABU. The rod i use for bottom bouncing is a 7 foot 9 inch 12lb class ABU SEGRA coupled with a 6601 left hand wind made by ABU.| also use this set up for wrecking,hopper rig,pirkingetc. RUP I know what you used, I was talking about "little Rup" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Trev, Try looking new. Pop into your local shop - Ringwood Tackle and see Rich, mention Rupe and Al sent you in and see what he has. Manufacturers have seen the light in recent years - my handbuilt carp rods that cost me a fortune 6/7 years ago are now equaled in quality by the likes of 'Fox' for not alot of cash. The problem with alot of 2nd hand carp rods of yesteryear is that they tend to have heavy, bulky blanks and sloppy actions. If you get a newun' you'll get a lovel slim lightweight blank and matched rings with a 'proper' action - used perfectly to 'The Method' Egg Sucking lesson over! (Sorry!) I use an 11' 1.75lb Harrison Carp rod with a medium fast action - great for bass and not overpowering! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted August 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 have two Fox voyager 12ft 2.5lb tc carp rod only used about 3 times for sale at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sole Man Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi wedger, I have a Total Fishing 12ft 2.5lb t/c for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I am obviously missing something here .... Is it the length or the action of the carp rods that matters? Wouldn't a medium action light spinning rod of 8' work, and if not, why not? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I have a Total Fishing 12ft 2.5lb t/c for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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