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...

Placement and fastening of throughput rings.

 Placement and fastening of throughput rings.









Placement and fastening of throughput rings.




Rings throughout the rod are placed on the same line. In the event that the rings are not placed on the same line, when casting, the friction of the fishing line on them increases. This affects the casting distance. When playing a fish, the discrepancy between the circumferences of the rings disrupts the distribution of forces along the rod, threatening to break it.


Rings are attached in certain places of the rod from the handle to the tip inclusive. The ring attached to the tip of the rod differs from the others not only in size. It has a device different from other rings and is located at a certain angle to the axis of the rod, which is especially important when building tackle for angling large fish.


Since the main load falls on this ring when playing the prey, it is attached in such a way that the plane of the ring is shifted relative to the axis of the rod by an angle of 50-70 °. Because of its shape, the end ring is called a "tulip".