The Outkast Plus Small Water Carp rods are perfect for lighter close in Carp fishing. The responsive through action is an absolute joy to play fish on but also has the power to tame larger Carp at close quarters. If you're looking for maximum enjoyment from a few hours at the local pond, these rods will be indispensible. They are also extremely versatile and can also be used for stalking and floater fishing with a handy hook keeper ring above the handle for long floater hook links or float setups. The 11' model is particularly suited to tight swims and snaggy situations where as the 12' model is the perfect all-round light Carp and floater rod.