Kevin aka Aethelbald
Well-known member
I want/need/must have... a barbel rod. This will be for the Worcs/Warwks Avon, but maybe the Wye, when the river isn't running too hard and fast. For feeder and trotting.
The two I have my eye on are about the same price - £115.00- £125.00 - and that's my maximum budget:
- Drennan Specialist Twin Tip Duo 12ft 1.5lb
- Greys Prodigy TXL 12ft 1.75lb (what they actually call their barbel rod is nearer £200.00).
Some of the old-timers on the barbel forum (I haven't joined) suggest that 1.5lb is enough for most medium UK rivers.
Which is best? Or is there something similar I should look at? I don't want a used rod, unless someone here has one in top condition.
Thanks.
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The two I have my eye on are about the same price - £115.00- £125.00 - and that's my maximum budget:
- Drennan Specialist Twin Tip Duo 12ft 1.5lb
- Greys Prodigy TXL 12ft 1.75lb (what they actually call their barbel rod is nearer £200.00).
Some of the old-timers on the barbel forum (I haven't joined) suggest that 1.5lb is enough for most medium UK rivers.
Which is best? Or is there something similar I should look at? I don't want a used rod, unless someone here has one in top condition.
Thanks.
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