Pike/Carp Rods?

[PikeHunter]

What exactly is the difference?

I seen a couple of 12ft 3lb TC carp rods at a good price. But i'm a piker and im looking into getting a pike rod.

Would carp rods do? or whats the score here?


Cheers

[pingu]

well i use a pair of esp 3lb pike deadbait rods
and have also used some 2 3/4lb carp rods

the pike rods seem softer and more forgiving on the headshakes and lunges of the pike rather than the long pull of a carp, and more sensitive and lighter so feel everything

the carp rods will cast your bait further thats for sure and very happily land fish as well, only swapped last year as got a good deal

all round the carp rods do both jobs so saves you money

i'm just a tackle tart ;-)

dave

[PikeHunter]

Cheers mate, thanks for the info. I'm still unsure though. Where I fish I wouldn't be casting that far anyway to be honest... I'm just more worried about the rod being strong enough!

I had also been looking at these Fox rods;
Deadbait Rod 12ft 2.75lb
Deadbait rod 12ft 3.25lb

Seem to be a cracker job and not too badly priced either!

But this deal i seen with the carp rods is still making me think. I could get a rod pod & bite alarms + the 2 carp rods for less than 100 quid!

While I am here, what sort of (decently priced) reels would you reccomend for pike rods?


Thanks again

[PikeHunter]

Could anyone tell me anything about these rods?

Lineaeffe UK Carp 2 Piece 12ft Carp Rods, High performance carp rods, 3lb test curve, Screw Winch Reel Seat with Lacquered Hoods, Slim Soft Touch EVA Comfort Foam Grips, Stainless Ring Handle Trim, Shock Absorbing Rubber Butt Cap, lined guides.

and...


Oakwood Specimin 2 Piece 12ft Carp Rod x 2, High performance carp rods, 2.5lb test curve; Screw Winch Reel Seat with Lacquered Hoods; Slim soft touch abbreviated EVA Comfort Foam Grips; Metal Shock Absorbing Butt Cap; Matsuku Toughened Guides, Hook clip, Gun metal eyes, Length: 3.6m/ 12ft; Sections: 2; With Rod Bag



Cheers

[pingu]

sorry cant help on those rods

the reels i have matched with are shimano 600 baitrunners, been worth there weight in gold

[dave fish]

personally id go fof a carp rod if your on a big water, set up on a rod pod and dead bait using a bobbin instead of a bite alarm(set up in same way)and an elastic band around the handle infront of your reel to hold the line tight then you get to relax knowing youve got clear indication of a take,id only use pike rod on canals with lures and spinners

[PikeHunter]

pingu- cheers for the info. those reels look the ticket, but a little out of my price at the min!

dave - cheers mate. will have to get talkin to u in more detail about that if u don't mind! sounds like a plan mate!

[dave fish]

no prob any time after ten ill be on when i finish work

[PikeHunter]

good man. not sure if i'll be on tonight but sure i will get speaking to you about it at some point mate.

now, you say to go for a carp rod... my budget is quite tight to be quite honest. but i've came across some really cheap deals. how about this one...

http://www.mullarkeys.co.uk/coarse-f...thompson/9921/

Anyone know what that would be like? Or would it not be worth my while?

[dave fish]

you should be looking at picking up a decent carp rod for about fifty quid around sixty with reel i paid thirty for a second hand shakespear and its fantastic,