To ensure your kit stays protected, some of our sets include a hold-all – perfect for safe storage and effortless transit. We've thought of everything, so you can focus solely on perfecting your cast and landing that trophy carp. Top-Quality Brands and Seasonal Selections The best Carp rods for distance fishing is often a feisty debate. This Carp Rod and reel combo offers unparalleled power and choice and should no doubt have more or less a unanimous agreement with the quality they both provide. There are a few attributes that come together to make a good spod rod. These are as follows: Test Curve

Baitcasting reel suitable for powerful predators (and experienced anglers) and has a smooth action and 7+1 ball bearings Ready to take your angling experience to the next level? Our comprehensive and meticulously assembled carp fishing rod and reel combo kits and sets are designed to offer you a smooth and rewarding angling experience. Browse our selection today, and you might just reel in the deal of a lifetime. Let’s talk about the Fox Eos 12000 reel. It features a robust graphite case with an excellent gear ratio of 4.5:1, which is ideal for fast retrieval. It also boasts a considerable line capacity (0.34 mm-375 m, 0.39 mm-300 m, 0.42 mm-275 m), giving you an edge when it comes to carp fishing.

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The Penn Pursuit IV Spinning Rod and Reel Combo is specifically designed for serious saltwater fishing. Everything about the rod is aimed at saltwater specialists and the most powerful nine-foot-long option has a casting weight of 100-150g. That is some serious lure fishing. Ideally, for your spod rod, it's best to have 50mm rings, particularly as the initial butt ring. 50mm rings outperform the 40mm variants in several ways; they generally offer the line more room to move, reducing friction, and enabling greater casting distances. Plus, they're less susceptible to line frap. Action Blank: The hollow carbon fibre tube that the rod is made from, attached to which are the guides and handle.

Quite simply, it is the weight required to pull a rod tip to a 90-degree angle to the rod butt when the rod is held in an upright position. They can also be used as a rough rule-of-thumb guide for the rod's weight casting potential. Most spod rods will have higher test curves than traditional carp rods, usually 4lb-plus. Don’t be fooled by their size – they can still hold 240m of 0.32mm/12lb line and retrieve 92cm of line with each turn of the handle. Spodding is one of the most popular baiting tactics for anglers across the carp fishing discipline and it is a tactic that Korda’s Danny Fairbrass has used time after time – to staggering effect. This is why when Daiwa was looking to create a top of the range spod rod it knew that there was only one man who could help. This Longbow DF Spod is one of a collection of Danny Fairbrass designed Daiwa rods and his bespoke touches are evident throughout the rod. The truth is that on most waters in this country, except for the largest of venues where fishing at extreme distances is called for, big-pit reels with huge spools aren’t really necessary. Butt ring: The first eye up from the reel seat, generally, 40mm or 50mm in size and the larger the eye, the less friction on the cast, which can mean better distances.Ofcourse, this depends on your preferred style of carp fishing, and the types of venue you like to visit, but a 12ft rod with a test curve of 3lbs will be powerful enough to cast leads to 100yards, while still being easy enough to manage on the banks of shorter range venues common in the UK, making this our recommendation for exploring the best carp fishing that the UK and Europe has to offer. If you're fishing at extreme long distances, a 13 ft rod with a 3.5lb test curve will give you the power and leverage to cast heavier weights further. Remember, you should also consider the size of your carp reel, and how it will balance with the length of the rod. Well, now that we have covered our five best spod rod and reel combos, how about some juicy fishing tips to refine your spodding technique? Clipping Up Your Spod

Featuring Spiral X blank construction, this ro d delivers extreme power and precision when launching your spods, because the improvement in strength which reduces twist and ovalization (whetever that is!) Spending fortunes on the lightest possible rod, only to have it feel like you are holding a broom handle because you have gone for a reel that is too big or too heavy is also only going to hamper your efforts. Reel type: The three main types of reels at your disposal are spinning, baitcasting and spincasting. Spinning reels tend to be best for beginners as they don’t tend to snag or get ‘bird’s nests.’ Baitcasting reels tend to have a higher power output and are better for larger predators but tangle more frequently as the mount is parallel to the rod. Many anglers think they can clip up their spod at exactly the same distance as they’ve clipped up their rig.Being as expensive as the Daiwa setup we were expecting good things, and they delivered. The reel is among one of the smoothest on test and has a large tapered spool, which suited our casting styles. The rod is rated at 5.5lb test curve and was one of the most user-friendly in achieving good range but without having to have the ability to fully the laod the blank. From the stable that brought us the tried and tested Warrior carp rods, you can beat this one up on a regular basis but it won’t let you down when you need it. If you’re looking for the most powerful and precise spod rod on the market, then the Shimano Tribal TX1 Intensity Spod Rod is right up there. However, like any product, the Crusader combo isn’t without its shortcomings. Despite its overall durability, the tubular glass rod may not be as long-lasting as solid glass or graphite rods. And while the pre-spooled line is convenient, some professionals might prefer the freedom to choose their line based on the specific fish species or conditions. But, these are minor trade-offs for the combo’s fantastic price-performance ratio. On arrival I could see several fish mooching around in open water and close to large set of lily pads – the perfect target.