If I was legering on a small river I would use my very soft rod built on a fly rod. Its horses for courses the 1.25 rods come in to play for still water work using block end feeders and helicopter rigs.Does one really need a 1.25 tc , or indeed any rod bearing a tc, rod for roach? Is this were I'm going wrong.
I'm sure such a rod will be versatile and capable of dealing with small and large fish in equal measure but with a little finesse.