The Barbel Show 2012

tip mon · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2011, 18:16

Back on the rivers this year after tooooooo long away from them. Looking for a decent rod at decent money (were in a recession afterall), anyone got any advice or pointers as to whats out there.

Looking for a general purpose rod that can turn its hand to almost any situation.

SteBRFC · #2 (**permalink**) 12-07-2011, 08:23

grey's prodigy tx specimen in 2lb and 1.5lb 12' Greys Prodigy Specialist Rod 1.25/1.75lb top rod have a look on ebay i think my mate is selling a Korum 3G 12ft Barbel Rod

tip mon · #3 (**permalink**) 12-07-2011, 21:34

Thanks mate....I'll take a look.

How much does your mate want for the Korum....and whats the test curve on it?

SteBRFC · #4 (**permalink**) 13-07-2011, 07:58

mate sold the rod korum rod sorry

chrism · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 14:12

plenty of good rods on ebay , check out the J W Young barbel rods, comes with a 1.75 tc avon top plus a 3oz quiver top, ive used mine for barbel , tench , bream , lovely rod to use and will pick it up for around £50 - £60

cheers

chris

teebee · #6 (**permalink**) 23-10-2011, 21:43

Greys x-flite multi tip does me for most of my barbel fishing

kev1911 · #7 (**permalink**) 23-10-2011, 22:39

Originally Posted by chrism

plenty of good rods on ebay , check out the J W Young barbel rods, comes with a 1.75 tc avon top plus a 3oz quiver top, ive used mine for barbel , tench , bream , lovely rod to use and will pick it up for around £50 - £60

cheers

chris

agree chris,i have 3 of these rods 2x 11' in 1.6tc and the 12' twin top can't fault them,excellent rods thin as a pencil,but loads of grunt when needed.

cheers

kev.

Rob Ledger · #8 (**permalink**) 01-11-2011, 20:36

I'me currently fishing with two 11ft Hardys Fibatube Rods they are lovely rods, paid £60 for the two, I used to have Greys prodigy's 1.5lb tc they were great also, just trying to save some money at the moment and the old rods are great to use.