The Barbel Show 2012

68joecool · #1 (**permalink**) 20-10-2011, 12:27

Hi guys, can you recommend a rod capable of casting a 5oz feeder half way across the trent? when the feeders full of bait, it must weigh6 or 7 ounces.ive got a greys prodigy 1.75 and i can just about manage casting 4oz with my teeth gritted. any ideas? cheers, joe

kev1911 · #2 (**permalink**) 20-10-2011, 12:38

i use a carp rod on there when its hoofing through, does the job ! Big Grin

Sam Vimes · #3 (**permalink**) 21-10-2011, 10:12

I'd be looking to something along the lines of the Korum Twin Tip, Daiwa Infinity 2.25, Shimano Beastmaster/Antares Concept Power, Fox Floodwater/Extreme barbel or a Harrison Floodwater rod. Much depends on the budget.

68joecool · #4 (**permalink**) 23-10-2011, 08:36

thanks for the advice guys

ETEC · #5 (**permalink**) 23-10-2011, 11:40

I use a wychwood big river barbel 2lb class seems to do ok on the severn but it might struggle when in flood but so far a 4/5oz feeded no worries

ETEC

teebee · #6 (**permalink**) 23-10-2011, 21:29

fox floodwater would do with no worries

smallbreamboy · #7 (**permalink**) 29-10-2011, 20:14

Also have a look at the wychwood maximiser 13ft, 2 tops 2lb and 2.5lb, not up there with the flood water, but use the 2lb on a daily basis and is fine.