How to choose a carp rod

 It is very easy to identify a carp rod among others - it immediately stands out from the crowd with its long, powerful and unusual handle arrangement. When the first carp rods appeared on the shelves of fishing stores, buyers immediately had many questions. Carp fishing imposes mandatory requirements on the range of the rod. Since carp rarely come close to the shore and are known for their shy disposition, the rig often has to be cast 100 meters or more. That is why all carp rods are distinguished by their large length - from 3.3 to 4.2 m, which makes it easy to make long-distance casting. This feature of the rod is also reflected in its folded dimensions, which for a two-piece rod will in most cases be more than 2m. This should be taken into account when preparing for its transportation. Also remember that in sports competitions there is a ban on the use of carp rods longer than 4m. It is best if the action of the rod is fast or at least close to it. Equipping with high-quality r...

Choosing a rod with the right features

 


Choosing a rod with the right features

Rod action


This often used concept means the temporal characteristic of the bending of the rod under load. If, after removing the load, the rod returns to its previous shape in a split second, this is a very fast action. When it straightens out over a longer period of time, it is a slower build. In the case when the entire whip is bent, it will take longer to restore its shape after removing the load. Rods in which the entire whip is bent, including the handle, are called parabolic.


Based on the name itself, it is clear that the action is how the rod is “built”, from what material, what is its geometric shape and linear dimensions.


The determining factors for the system are the physical properties of the material used - specific gravity, resistance to compression and stretching. A properly built rod, if a weight is attached to its tip, bends smoothly, without fractures, starting from the handle, if any. The bend should not be uniform along the entire length, but increasing from the butt to the top, without sharp fractures and without straight, rigid sections.