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binka
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Something I noticed whilst testing the new feeder rod out over the last couple of days is just how much I prefer playing Barbel on an Avon rod, rather than a general tip to middle action feeder rod which is perfectly capable of doing the job.
In particular the rod curve to pressure and line breaking strain was the tricky thing to gauge in the same detail as when I use an Avon and I know I must have been erring on the safe side whilst fishing because as soon as I got the rod at home I set it up, tied the 6lb line to one of my drive posts and gave it a good pull and whilst the rod is rated up to 10lb I still managed to get the tip to middle action looking like an all through but I don't recall seeing the curve go that far down in action.
Nope...
As much as I love the new rod and it's great for what I want it for (which wasn't Barbel fishing) my dedicated Barbel fishing will still be done on the Avons where I can feel what's going on right down in the cork.
I guess part of the answer will depend on what and just how far you're chucking but that aside, what's your preference?
In particular the rod curve to pressure and line breaking strain was the tricky thing to gauge in the same detail as when I use an Avon and I know I must have been erring on the safe side whilst fishing because as soon as I got the rod at home I set it up, tied the 6lb line to one of my drive posts and gave it a good pull and whilst the rod is rated up to 10lb I still managed to get the tip to middle action looking like an all through but I don't recall seeing the curve go that far down in action.
Nope...
As much as I love the new rod and it's great for what I want it for (which wasn't Barbel fishing) my dedicated Barbel fishing will still be done on the Avons where I can feel what's going on right down in the cork.
I guess part of the answer will depend on what and just how far you're chucking but that aside, what's your preference?