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Ah.. well... to late now anyhows... have paid my money and made my choice already!

Ended up with a fox 1.75tc duo lite multitip. handled well enough on initial trial ,,, just need to test it out on a fish or two now!

Kurt.

Hi mate, have a look at korum neoteric 1.75lb multi tip quiver with an avon top brilliant all round feeder big enough to cope with the barbs

Good choice i av two of these and have been using them for the past 4 years. The only time they are a little under gunned is fishing in flood conditions with weights of 3oz plus, if you need more than a gentle lob.

Are the J W Youngs Travel Barbel Rods any good ?

Not used the travel rods. I have two 2lb test curve Youngs twin tips which I used on the trent for 9 weeks. Good rods for the price. Only draw back is the lacquer finish on some of the whippings has cracked.

I have 2x of the 3 piece Greys Prodigy Rods, fabulous rods and cheap as they have been replaced with newer models. The 3 piece are harder to get hold of but I like the fact that they are far more compact. Has anyone else noticed that its all going 2 piece? Why is that?

Originally Posted by nickmac

I have 2x of the 3 piece Greys Prodigy Rods, fabulous rods and cheap as they have been replaced with newer models. The 3 piece are harder to get hold of but I like the fact that they are far more compact. Has anyone else noticed that its all going 2 piece? Why is that?

The extra compactness of 3 piece rods can be a boon but a lot of anglers these days (me included) like two piece rods simply because it's so convienient just to unfold rods that are ready made-up; then all that is usually required is to check your hook and bait up, and you are ready to drop your bait into your chosen swim immediately; then at the end of a session just fold your rods in half and put them into rod sleeves fixed on the outside of a rod quiver.

Doing this is much easier, quicker and a little less prone to getting tangles when you have two piece rods; and theres nothing worse than having to spend time hurriedly setting up when you see fish in your swim without spooking them at all, and having to break down your rods on a damp late evening in the pitch dark.

I have Greys Prodigy rods which cover most my needs from low water through to flood water conditions (1.7lb Prodigy Barbel Plus Prodigy specimen multi tip with 1.5lb/2lb test curve tip sections) and for me they are perfect for what I need.

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For me the 3 piece rods fits my car a bit easier for transport than the two piece, and depending on the conditions I can leave stuff behind hidden in my boot if it's not going to get used on the day in question. It's interesting that Greys aren't even giving the option now which is a shame. As rods go I'd recommend the greys prodidgy range but limited experience of other barbel rods if I'm honest.