I can highly recommend the Korum barbel rods. I bought a pair in 2lb TC back end of last year and have used a few times with fish caught up to 12lb+. They seem equally happy on the intimate Derwent using 2oz feeders as they did on the Trent with 4oz feeders.

Can you use pike rods for carp fishing?

Reels for bait fishing Again, carp reels are okay for pike fishing. It’s the size of the spool that’s all important as you ought to be using either 12 or 15lb mono or 30lb braid as the mainline in order to cope with catching these powerful fish, often close to weed and snags.

Are korum rods any good?

The blank’s fast casting action makes this a very good two-piece tip rod that will handle a variety of angling situations. I can also vouch for its distance casting capability, as it will propel a feeder or lead up to 80 yards with very little effort.

How long should a barbel rig be?

Some anglers catch barbel on carp style rigs, just 6 inches in length, whilst others swear by using long hook lengths up to six feet in length. The average hook length is probably more likely to be between two & three feet in length.

What is the main line for barbel fishing?

Set-up. Like any big river you need at least 2lb test curve rods and 15lb mainline. That may sound very heavy, but there are a lot of very big fish in the river now, add to this the vast collection of rocks and snags the carp-like tackle makes sense.

What size rod do I need for Barbel fishing?

A rod of 11’ to 12’ with a test curve of 1.5lb or 1.75lb (or a feeder rod rated to cast at least 3oz) is about right on all but the tightest of river venues for barbel fishing. On larger rivers 12’+ rods between 2lb and 2.75lb test curves may be needed to contend with big flows, big fish and the stress of casting heavy feeders and leads.

What is barbel fishing?

With the exception of a few artificial (and somewhat controversial) stockings in some still waters – barbel fishing takes place in rivers; sometimes in very powerful flows for hard-fighting (but often wary) fish. This means tackle needs to be matched to the strength of the river flow, how snaggy the swim is and the size/strength of the fish).

How long should a fishing rod tip be?

The length will be down to personal preference, but somewhere around 12 to 18mm long is ideal. Cut at an angle, so that the adapter will point slightly towards the rod tip once glued on. These float tips, although hollow, are surprisingly tough so you may need a good craft knife or even a junior hacksaw to slice it.

What is the best rod for fishing?

V good rod. Plenty of backbone when using the avon top for any lumps you hook. shimano hyperloop barbel rods, brilliant for the money, the greys are obviously going to be class rods but have a look at the hyperloop rods if you dont want to spend out so much.