6ft Nash Dwarf/Scope in 1lb TC - the reality?

[Comfortably_Numb]

Soooo I'm looking for something a bit obscure .... A pair of shorter rods (under 10ft) rods to use from my boat on a smallish river targeting quality size silvers, chub (rare barbel/carp) in winter months (general all rounder really). 1lb test curve sounds good all rounder for my needs and I don't really want a quiver rod

Are 6ft Dwarfs/Scopes a genuine 1lb test curve or does the shorter length make them far stiffer when in use (I bought some retractable for my carp fishing in the past and they were like poker sticks in comparison to stated test curve, hence my wariness)

 

[chrisjpainter]

Carpology TV have reviewed them in conjunction with the other TC's in the dwarf range. They look pretty on the money. Small fish caught but the rod made them feel like donkeys. It might be worth a watch?

 

[Philip]

Take a look at the Darent Valley 8 foot rod from the Tackle Box in Dartford.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Take a look at the Darent Valley 8 foot rod from the Tackle Box in Dartford.

I read somewhere that only really suitable for mainline up to 4lb which is a bit light for what I need if true

 

[Steve Arnold]

Maybe look at some spinning rods? I have a variety that were used for barbel, chub and bream when I first moved to France. If you find a spinning rod with a top casting weight of about 30 grams you will find it has a test curve of maybe 1 lb. It will still lob out a feeder or 2 ozs weight a reasonable distance. Of course, not a problem if you are in a boat!

I have a 7' MajorCraft spinning rod that casts up to 21gr. My wife caught this silure (Wels catfish) on this rod using half a cooked prawn as bait. A couple of years later I used the same rod to catch a slightly bigger silure on a large rubber shad bait. Apart from being bent into the water and frequently under our little rubber canoe the rod did the job very well.

 

[Philip]

Yes 4lb line is about right for the DV rod....for fish up to about Chub size its ideal...it will struggle with larger Barbel.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Maybe look at some spinning rods? I have a variety that were used for barbel, chub and bream when I first moved to France. If you find a spinning rod with a top casting weight of about 30 grams you will find it has a test curve of maybe 1 lb. It will still lob out a feeder or 2 ozs weight a reasonable distance. Of course, not a problem if you are in a boat!

I have a 7' MajorCraft spinning rod that casts up to 21gr. My wife caught this silure (Wels catfish) on this rod using half a cooked prawn as bait. A couple of years later I used the same rod to catch a slightly bigger silure on a large rubber shad bait. Apart from being bent into the water and frequently under our little rubber canoe the rod did the job very well.

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Thankyou ... I hadn't considered a spinning rod .... Can now conside my favoured rod brand

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[Steve Arnold]

Thankyou ... I hadn't considered a spinning rod .... Can now conside my favoured rod brand

8ft Lureflex Rod 10g-30g | Drennan International

The 8ft Lureflex Rod 10g-30g features an excellent carbon blank which is light and well balanced with a progressive power play action. A new range of light, well-balanced lure rods in three lengths and two casting weights. These versatile, fast action blanks all feature full EVA handles, secure...

www.drennantackle.com

My MajorCraft Turel is the 5 - 21 gram casting model, it probably has a slightly faster action and finer tip than those Esox rods you linked to.

The Esox is 10 - 30 gram casting and may be a poker tip for chub. I would think it's built for setting treble hooks into bony jaws. You really need to handle and wiggle these rods before parting with cash. I have that problem when buying online frequently!

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

My MajorCraft Turel is the 5 - 21 gram casting model, it probably has a slightly faster action and finer tip than those Esox rods you linked to.

The Esox is 10 - 30 gram casting and may be a poker tip for chub. I would think it's built for setting treble hooks into bony jaws. You really need to handle and wiggle these rods before parting with cash. I have that problem when buying online frequently!

Fair point