Jason15 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Any suggestions on a carp rod it would be mainly used for pond lake and possibly river fishing. I generally fish method feeders, boilies and just about anything with a hair rig. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Your local tackle shop will have carp rods , & will help you with tackle , baits and advice . That's what I did to get a start on carp (catching) . ....going out this evening for carp to see how the late bite goes ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I believe my carp rod is a wychwood 12' 2.75lb. About 100$. That thing can bomb boulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason15 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 37 minutes ago, smerchly said: Your local tackle shop will have carp rods , & will help you with tackle , baits and advice . That's what I did to get a start on carp (catching) . ....going out this evening for carp to see how the late bite goes ..... Grimsby doesn't carry carp gear. i may pop into peters this weekend though. Good luck! 35 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: I believe my carp rod is a wychwood 12' 2.75lb. About 100$. That thing can bomb boulders. Nice right now i just use a 9' clarus it does the trick for smaller fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmo1685 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I have a 12 foot Daiwa Black Widow in 2.75lb. i wish i got the 3.25lb, but my rod has handled fish from 5 pounds up to 33 and i have had no troubles. They are a really soft rod in the tip, i was skeptical at first about it, but now i have come to love it. Oh, and mine was 80$ but i got it on sale. Throws solid PVA bags with a 3 oz weight with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 5 hours ago, Jason15 said: Grimsby doesn't carry carp gear. i may pop into peters this weekend though. Good luck! Nice right now i just use a 9' clarus it does the trick for smaller fish I use a 8'6" MH Clarus for every type of fishing From perch to salmon. it handles 20lb salmon no prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason15 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I generally use it for pike and tossing spoons it seems a bit under sized when paired with my carp reel. 5 hours ago, Jmo1685 said: I have a 12 foot Daiwa Black Widow in 2.75lb. i wish i got the 3.25lb, but my rod has handled fish from 5 pounds up to 33 and i have had no troubles. They are a really soft rod in the tip, i was skeptical at first about it, but now i have come to love it. Oh, and mine was 80$ but i got it on sale. Throws solid PVA bags with a 3 oz weight with no problems. I will xheck thise out as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Fished with Knightfisher this evening & he got the one carp of the evening . The weeds were a hassle and that's where a long rod helps to keep the line stay over the weed line . My carp rod is 12' at 3 lb. flex . ....lots of backbone to bulldog through those weeds . Lots of carp jumping , but not much on the feed . Jason ....are you looking to buy both rod & reel , or do you have a reel ? If so , take the reel and try to match a rod to it for balance . Let us know how you made out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyannLarge Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 The guy at Pete's recommended minimum nine foot medium heavy. Emphasis on minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason15 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 12 hours ago, smerchly said: Fished with Knightfisher this evening & he got the one carp of the evening . The weeds were a hassle and that's where a long rod helps to keep the line stay over the weed line . My carp rod is 12' at 3 lb. flex . ....lots of backbone to bulldog through those weeds . Lots of carp jumping , but not much on the feed . Jason ....are you looking to buy both rod & reel , or do you have a reel ? If so , take the reel and try to match a rod to it for balance . Let us know how you made out . Good stuff. Ya i'm looking to match my reel i have a fox 10000e 9 hours ago, RyannLarge said: The guy at Pete's recommended minimum nine foot medium heavy. Emphasis on minimum. Definatly want to go bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I agree with those who recommend longer carp sticks, Jason. I have a 12-foot Diawa Black Widow with a 3lb test curve. I think that in most situation, particularly if you only have one carp rod, I'd go with a 2.75lb or 3lb test curve. Tight lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skroads Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Fishing world had a crazy sale, diawa emcast 5000 bait runner and a 3 lb mad dragon rod ( same as a black widow or phantom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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