I've used main lines up to 8lb with hooklinks of 7lb, with no problems. However I've also used 5lb with a 3lb bottom, and felt very lunge of small roach.
The rod has a soft tip, with plenty of grunt in the lower 2/3 of the black. That transforms into an excellent playing rod for modest fish, but hook a decent barbel on say the Trent, and you should land it with care, and patience.
The first time a friend of mine held this rod, he could not believe the lightness, and just how good an all black rod looks. If your not put off by the Name on the rod, then it's a fantastic tool for float fishing.
Used on my local canal, it landed tench to over 4lb. The extra length being ideal for holding fish out of the rushes in my margin.
At under £90 I'd doubt you would find a better rod. In fact if you had £300 you could not do better honest.
The rod has a soft tip, with plenty of grunt in the lower 2/3 of the black. That transforms into an excellent playing rod for modest fish, but hook a decent barbel on say the Trent, and you should land it with care, and patience.
The first time a friend of mine held this rod, he could not believe the lightness, and just how good an all black rod looks. If your not put off by the Name on the rod, then it's a fantastic tool for float fishing.
Used on my local canal, it landed tench to over 4lb. The extra length being ideal for holding fish out of the rushes in my margin.
At under £90 I'd doubt you would find a better rod. In fact if you had £300 you could not do better honest.