Artie
Active member
Yeah I have 2.25 daiwa infinities that I tend to use on the Thames off the back of weirs or when I'm using large capacity feeders so I'm aware of the need for such test curves but I just see a lot of posts and people on the bank that use 1.75/2lb rods for flicking small 1oz leads 15/20 yards or less that an Avon rod would handle admirably. Even most tackle companies now state 1.75 or 2lb for barbel, almost as though a 1 1/4 is no longer able to handle a barbel lol. I guess it's just the trend! But I also don't disagree that there is certainly times when a heavier rod is needed due to river conditions.
Yes how times change, 30years ago I was using two 1.5 tc fiber Glass 11 1/2 foot for carp fishing, I still have them and do still used them for Barbel & Carp.