Carp rods for sea fishing

[Dadwood]

Originally Posted by Bluesbro

Hi mate I used a 3oz lead on a carp rod at Gravesend but 1 problem I didnt acount for is getting the lead back out of the mud!!!!!! It cast ok but when I went to reel in the lead was stuck in the thick mud and the rod just didn`t have the backbone to pull it back out so bear this in mind before you rely on a carp rod in the Thames!!!

Joe

Joe, that's a very good point you raise. On really high springs I've had to use 5oz breakaway leads at the Ship and Lobster to hold the bottom. The softness of the mud down there varies tremendously over just a few yards. If you're unlucky enough to cast to a really soft area, getting the lead back is extremely difficult. Kind regards. Incidentally, I've not yet bought a multiplier and will let you know when I do.

[chazyboi]

never gave the mud a thought blue as i fish cardigan alot the beaches are sandy could u not use flat leads ? llike in carp fishing over silt ,,also i have come a cross a few bass rods that arnt much different in action to a good carp rod north western did one
if your looking for a cheap light rod with a bit of back bone have a look at the fladen eco lite ive got one chucks and retrives 5oz leads ok and ive had the odd ray on it its 11"