Drennan series 7 carp feeder

Advantages: very strong yet light with good feel
Disadvantages: Can be a handful in tight swims

...I always considered 3lb TC carp rods to be too heavy duty for 'normal' carp fishing situations. Sure they could bang out a large method feeder 90 odd yards but surely the feeling would be lost when playing the fish? I originally stumbled across a pair of the Fox Extreme rods whilst looking for a pair of rods for an up and coming trip to France. I went to a local dealer to ask for something heavy duty that wasn't a fortune. The intention was to use these rods purely for my trips abroad and nothing else. I was showed the Extremes and was instantly amazed at how slim and light they were. They also felt very well balanced. In addition they were a nice matt grey finish and looked quite stylish - I thought how good they would look on my pod. The dealer offered me the pair for £150 since he had vast numbers that were not shifting... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, do the job
Disadvantages: Not the best but what do you expect

...This rod is what i would class as a budget rod, they money you pay for it, around the £20 mark, you are not expecting anything amazing. But really for the money you cant complain. It has enough back bone to cast leads and feeders, and also its soft enough to be able to play a fish on unlike some of the broom sticks that you can buy with products of a simalar price range. There are a few faults, like really chunky rod rings and linings, the blank is not really very thin, actually quite chunky. But once again what do you expect for a rod at this price. If you are after a rod that will serve you when you have very little money, these are worth a look.... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely action, Great value for money
Disadvantages: Only provided with two tips

...This was one of my first fishing rods. I use it all the time for feeder and leger fishing. It has a beautiful, smooth tip action with a very comfortable handle. The reel sits very nicely in the grip, giving you a sturdy sitting and good position. The rod itself is fairly light and very easy to use. It is very forgiven and can be used in many different situations. The two responsive tips are very nice (1oz+2oz), with orange tips making them very clear and easy to see. They are very sensitive making bit identification very easy. The only thing I would say against it would be that the rings used tend to clog up easily, making this rod il-suited to light fishing, whether it be freelining or float fishing.... Read review

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