As I have written in previous reviews, I prefer using a longer than conventional rod, favouring 12ft 6in, 12ft 9in or 13ft models.Having used 12ft models for a few months I was quick to change when a set of Terry Hearn Distance 12ft 9in 3.5lb test
Imagine being able to use a set of rods from the famed DF stable, but not having to take out a second mortage to do so. In fact, forget that. Not only do you not need to take out such a loan, in the Mission DF, Daiwa has created a rod that falls well
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Tens All Round… New from Sonik, the S3 10ft rods get a close inspection from the ACF Team.With a whole new range of rods to suit every budget and situation, this year see’s the launch of Sonik’s
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I was asked to test the new Sonik S4 rods for a review some weeks ago and have managed to get out on the bank with them several times. They look great on my setup with their understated, minimal
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A work of art… We take a look at the sublime Daiwa Basia AGS carp rod from Daiwa… is this the ultimate carp rod?Daiwa is an undoubted innovator in the rod market. Just as you look to top-end
Introducing the S3 and S4 rod ranges, Sonik Sports has pulled out all the stops with some great incentives and real money-saving deals that could just tempt you to that set of new wands you have been waiting for.New for 2016 and replacing the
Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…Designed for the modern-day carp angler, the devoted team behind Chub set out to bring to the market a carp rod that would cover 90 per cent of your carp fishing criteria, while being stylish, reliable and,
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The Shimano Tribal Velocity has been a bit of a favourite in the TC office, with its combination of looks, performance and price tag. In this price range it offers just about everything you could ask of a carp rod, with crisp but not-
Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…Certain items of tackle gain a cult-like following within angling and the original Terry Hearn rods did exactly that.When Terry rejoined ESP it brought much speculation and hope that there would be some long
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With cork handles and 50mm butt rings bang on trend, our friends at ACF, explore the multitude of features on the Wychwood C-301 rods.The Wychwood brand has been on the Carp scene since 1989, producing