Rive R-Waggler Rod
If you’re an avid coarse and match angler then chances are that you will already be more than familiar with the concept of waggler fishing. One of the most popular float fishing methods, waggler fishing uses a thin pencil like float to which your line attaches to the bottom end only. This gives you a highly responsive fishing method which, when done correctly, will ensure that you’re hitting fish after fish. This makes it an ideal method to use when you’re limited for time on the bank, as it can be highly productive and incredibly rewarding. Like all fishing techniques, however, you need the right gear in order to get the most out of your session. This Rive R-Waggler Rod has been purpose designed with waggler fishing in mind and, as such, it is the ideal tool for the avid waggler angler.
There are three Rive R-Waggler Rods in the range and it is available in two different lengths. The first of these is 14ft rod, which is approximately 4.2m in new money. This is the perfect rod for waggler fishing at distance, as it allows you to cast out further than you would otherwise be able to with more consistency and accuracy – as opposed to a more traditional 12ft or 13ft rod. This is a medium action rod which allows you to cast weights between 8g and 16g. This gives you a huge range of versatility and this rod is ideal for targeting fish on the larger end of the scale using waggler methods. This includes the likes of carp and tench. There is a second medium actioned rod in the range, this time at a length of 13ft and with a casting weight range of 6g to 12g. This is the ideal rod for the angler who likes to target these larger coarse fish at a slightly closer range. The final rod in the range has been designed for smaller coarse fish, including the like of silver fish and smaller carp. This rod is also 13ft in length but this time it boasts a casting range of 3g – 8g, offering up a lighter and more responsive action for these smaller species.
Both of the 13ft rods are three piece constructions and pack down to a mere 1.35m in length. They also tip the scales at only 120g. This makes them an incredibly lightweight rod option and entirely comfortable to hold for hours on end – after all, it is inadvisable to use rod supports when waggler fishing as it increases your risk of missed strikes, lost fish, and broken rigs. The 14ft rod in the range also breaks down into three pieces and has a pack down length of only 1.45m. It weighs in at only 140g, too, again making it ideal for holding over the water.
All three of the rods in the range boast impressive levels of construction – after all, would you expect anything less from a coarse and match expert brand such as Rive? The high performance blanks are finished with Fuji rings, of which there are 13 on the 13ft rods and 14 on the 14ft rods – ensuring seamless line transmission along the rods. The reel seats on the rods are also manufactured by the Fuji brand, ensuring that you can be confident that your reel is held in the ideal position on your rod for all your waggler fishing needs.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive range of match fishing rods that are ideal for use across the coarse discipline then you need look no further than the R range from Rive. This R-Waggler really is the perfect tool for the angler who enjoys fishing with a waggler float.