Due to a move of premises and limited capacity lead time on handmade floats and hand tied rigs are currently running at approx 3 weeks. This isn’t even to mention the joy we get reeling in a tench, bream, or chub after our tactical decision has more than paid off. On a stillwater, unless you use relatively hefty pole floats, you'll have to accept that you won't be fishing a great deal beyond your rod tip. Since then I've been fortunate enough to fish all over the country and fish up to Div 1 national level where a 2nd in section on the River Trent and a 4th place team finish on the Warrington canal would go down as highlights. Its sophisticated design offers excellent performance in both still and moving water, making it a versatile choice for all your angling needs.

But don’t be fooled by it’s light test curve, it still has more than enough backbone to handle carp to well over 20lb and the semi-parabolic action provides the ideal buffer for close- range angling situations. However, when you think about coarse or match fishing, a rod might not necessarily be the first item of tackle to come to mind.

You can read more about the 3 main Coarse Fishing Rod types and key fishing rod features to look out for in our dedicated Fishing Rod Guide, over on the Angling Direct Blog. Floats can also be used to control the depth at which the bait is presented, allowing anglers to target specific species of fish. Float sat perfectly in the ripple and counteracted the undertow to allow great presentation, bites were very positive to the point of being unmissable. To start I have removed the cane tip catagory but have added cane tips as a selection option to some popular patterns.

Lightweight yet robust, this rod allows for accurate casting and the strength required to reel in the toughest of catches.So whether you are fishing a river or canal, or taming some hard fighting carp on a commercial fishery, you are sure to find something below that suits your needs. This can make picking the ideal rod for your needs a little confusing, however, we’ve collected together all the information that you’ll need to make the perfect decision for you.

Further we've streamlined the Svelte offering a little by removing a seperate wire stemmed version and offering a fully configurable F1 version with a choice of carbon or Nickel titanium wire. Float fishing isnt just a pastime of the coarse angler it is also a highly effective way of catching sea fish whether you are ashore or afloat. My simple goal for this year is to qualify once again for the Garbolino Club Angler final, anything else will be a bonus !The Discover range of combo rod and reel outfits offer superb value for money and an easy entry point into the world of angling. A feeder rod is used for fishing with bait on the bottom and is ideal for targeting larger commercial carp. A stiff blank ensures that your rod will offer you the kind of responsiveness that you require to identify positive bites with incredible accuracy. They are versatile, easy to use, and come in a range of different sizes and designs to suit the needs of different fishing scenarios. Feeder rods are also known as quiver tip rods or leger rods and these are the most popular rod option in our coarse and match fishing range.