Brands | Summerlands Tackle Summerlands Tackle Brands Brands At Summerlands Tackle we also offer quality fishing tackle from Drennan, Daiwa and Hardy Greys at terrific prices plus express shipping. Fishing Tackle by leading companies famous for producing the best fishing tackle all types of fishing, carp fishing, sea fishing or game. Items 1 to 48 of 2464 total Show The World's First Super Braid When Silkworm was first launched back in 1990 it set the car... £7.99 £9.75 Created in 1992 and fine tuned over the years Merlin remains one of the most popular traditiona... £7.99 £9.75 Daiwa Reels | Rods Daiwa Daiwa We are a Daiwa main dealer and can offer a full range of Daiwa products at great prices! A small selection of our stock is shown below, but you'll also find lots of other Daiwa items listed in the appropriate sections of our website. Wir sind ein Daiwa Haupthändler und kann eine vollständige Palette von Daiwa Produkte zu günstigen Preisen anzubieten!

Eine kleine Auswahl unserer Aktie ist unten dargestellt, aber Sie finden auch viele andere Daiwa Elemente in den entsprechenden Abschnitten unserer Website. Für eine schnelle, kostengünstige Lieferung zu zitieren, E-Mail tim.aplin@ntlbusiness.com Мы основным поставщиком Daiwa и может предложить полный ассортимент продукции Daiwa по большим ценам!Небольшая подборка нашем складе будет показано ниже, но вы также найдете много других предметов, Daiwa, перечисленных в соответствующих разделах нашего сайта. Для организации быстрой доставки по низкой цене пишите на адрес электронной почты: tim.aplin@ntlbusiness.com Nous sommes un marchand principal Daiwa et pouvons offrir une gamme complète de produits à des prix Daiwa! Une petite sélection de notre stock est indiqué ci-dessous, mais vous trouverez également beaucoup d'autres articles Daiwa énumérées dans les sections appropriées de notre site.

Pour un rapide, devis frais de port bas, email tim.aplin@ntlbusiness.com Siamo un concessionario principale Daiwa e in grado di offrire una gamma completa di prodotti Daiwa a prezzi ottimi! Una piccola selezione della nostra azione è riportato di seguito, ma troverete anche un sacco di altri elementi Daiwa indicati nelle apposite sezioni del nostro sito. Per un rapido, citazione a basso costo di spedizione, e-mail tim.aplin@ntlbusiness.com The Igloo suit is a super tough garment system and is designed to beat all weather conditions. It now features a built in polyester quilted lining. £149.99 Our design team have created the Tournament RS ‘River/Stillwater’ collection in conjunction with Dave, taking on board the wide and varied styles that have now returned to the match and pleasure scene. £475.00 Eight versatile float patterns across four choices of size in this new Daiwa range. The perfect mix for many pole methods. The high viz bristles are all hollow allowing for highly accurate shotting.

£1.65 These Daiwa Pellet Wagglers are made from Balsa throughout for maximum lightness and buoyancy. Two types are available loaded or unloaded in 3 sizes each. £1.99 Designed to eliminate pole winder anchors by winding on the float rig the loop can be located on the slider and pushed taut. £1.99 This float has a foam body, fibre glass stem with a 2.0mm hollow tip. £2.15 This float features a foam body, fibreglass stem and 2.0mm hollow tip. £2.15 This float features a foam body, wire stem and a fine1.2mm hollow tip for sensitivity, whilst still making it easily visible at distance. £2.15 This float features a foam body, fibre glass stem and a 2.5mm hollow tip. £2.15 This float pattern features a foam body, fibreglass stem and a 1.5mm hollow tip. £2.15 This float pattern features a strong foam body, fibreglass stem and 1.5mm hollow tip.

£2.15 Using pure ‘virgin’ PTFE, this selection of nose cones and bushes will transform your pole's performance. £2.50 Ideal for storing ready tied hooks and made up hooklengths. £2.99 Conventional catties serve all styles of loose feeding ie canal with pinkies through to pellet waggler work. £2.99 Pre-tied rigs offering an excellent and convenient option, featuring Daiwa's unique SaqSas hooks. £3.25 Manufactured to the same strict quality standards as its famous counterpart. Sensor Clear monofil is both highly durable and resistant to abrasive textures. £4.50 Tested in close consultation with Will Raison this monofil has been exclusively developed for Daiwa and the demands of modern match fishing. £4.99 This winning combination combines tough 2000 Denier nylon a PVC coating and intricate design input from Will Raison. £4.99 This needle nose oiler is perfect for applying to small moving parts and in awkward locations. Regular use will increase the performance and life time of the reel. £4.99 Keep your reels maintained and lasting longer with this innovative reel greaser from Daiwa.

£4.99 These Wagglers have 4 interchangeable tips and load discs to fine tune the shotting. Larger model has 3 flight vanes built into the peacock body below the tip. £5.25 Based on the existing Daiwa Pellet Waggler but benefit from having 3 different coloured interchangeable tips - red, black & yellow. Also has four flight vanes built into the body just below the tip. £5.25 Innovative fishing float with a split body designed for fishing up in the water. Flies straight like a bullet but sits table in choppy conditions. £5.99 The Daiwa Airity range has been redesigned. Everything from reel cases to rod holdalls - and at great prices! £5.99 This is the most durable and abrasion resistant line Daiwa have ever created. Multiple times tougher than most the ST also has an ultra low memory. £5.99 Designed for surface fishing across weed and close to cover. The concave face of the frog ‘pops’ the water. £5.99 Designed for finger protection during powerful casting, such as when spodding.

£5.99 Offering a reduced diameter and higher abrasion resistance Daiwa`s new Hyper Sensor monofil line is suitably named. £6.25 Supple yet durable it is the high strength under tension that makes TDR Competition Rig Line stand out. Made in Japan it has a perfectly consistent diameter and knots brilliantly. £6.25 Sporting the new Daiwa logo there are two versions of this reel case available - designed to carry and protect either one or two carp reels. £6.99 This fleece neck warmer will transform your comfort in cold, wet conditions! £6.99 The extra layered mesh and padded rim make these pole socks perfect for fast and convenient pole section location. £7.25 Ideal in size for keeping stashed in a tackle bag or carryall, this handy towel also features a clip for hooking onto your belt. £7.50 Highly regarded in UK match circles as one of the best all time monofils. Excellent for both highly pressured fisheries and high catch rate venues. £7.75 Befitting the AIR name this collection offers a superb combination of function, look and choice. Available in two colour choices.

£7.99 These now feature two running loop tighteners allowing for storage of double rigs on one winder. Available in two lengths, 26cm or 19cm, in pink or green. £7.99 This range of luggage demonstrates Daiwa`s attention to detail and excellent build quality with holdalls, carryalls, reel cases and groundbait bowls to choose from. £7.99 Daiwa TDR Reel Line is strong and robust and will cope with most situations from accurate canal work to carp bagging. £8.25 Using tough PVC backed fabric nylon with highly durable reinforced plastic, the Team Daiwa Deluxe luggage is certain to perform season after season. £8.99 Anglers' Rendezvous - Welcome to the Anglers' Rendezvous Used Fishing Tackle (139 items) Our secondhand tackle is updated daily. We hope you enjoy browsing through the many unusual items that we stock.

We are happy to accept your unwanted fishing tackle to trade in or we will buy outright and pay by return post: Hardy Fly Rods Buy & Review Online Now - HarrisSportsmail.com See all Hardy All over the globe, there are people who love to fish and in the universal language of the sport, one name reigns supreme - that of Hardy and the quality associated with Hardy Fishing Rods and Hardy Fishing Reels. For well over a century, Hardy has been renowned as the manufacturer of the Hardy Fishing Rods, Hardy Fishing Reels and the finest game fishing tackle in the world - the name is synonymous with quality and excellence. Such reputations are not acquired easily, but it has never faltered throughout the Company's long history. That history began in 1872, when William Hardy established himself as a gunsmith in his home town of Alnwick, Northumberland. A year later he was joined by his brother, John James, and the Hardy Brothers Partnership came into being. The high quality guns which they sold ranged from shotguns to pistols. However, despite their success, the Hardy brothers' passion for fishing soon dictated a change in direction.

Their favourite hobby became their profession, and the reputation of Hardy Fishing Rods and Hardy Fishing Reels was born. To begin with, lancewood, hickory and greenheart Hardy Fishing Rods were produced, but, by 1880, bamboo had been added to the range. The Company was the first manufacturer to invent a system for building rods in hexagonal form from bamboo. The Hardy Palakona bamboo rod won the Company's first exhibition gold medal in 1881. Hardy Fishing Rods and Hardy Fishing Reels only stopped winning when gold medals were no longer presented at such exhibitions. In 1891, the first Hardy "Perfect" Fishing Reel was patented. This design has stood the test of time, and, although there have been one or two minor alterations, the same basic model is manufactured today. Throughout its history, the Company has been responsible for some of the most radical advances in tackle design. It was the first to market bridge rings, spiral lock-fast joints, stud-lock joints, split-end joints, and "W" and screw-grip fittings for salmon and trout rods.

It developed ball bearing reels and was the first to feature the check mechanism housed within the reel arbour and introduced the first large arbour Hardy Fishing Reel in 1911. The Company's record of innovation is a testament to the wealth of expertise invested in it. Among the three generations of Hardy's involved in the firm, there have been some great anglers, beginning with John James who became World Champion Fly Caster. His nephew "LRH" became the most celebrated fly fisherman of his day: his prowess in casting reached almost legendary proportions. James L Hardy (JLH), grandson of the founder William, carried on the tradition in tournament casting. He held 25 British National Professional records, 10 British All-Comers Professional records and three times was World Professional Champion Caster. Jim retired from the company in early 1992 and as a consultant assisted with product development; his long awaited history of the Hardy family was published in 1998. Although for the majority of its history, Hardy has remained a family firm, its very success decreed that it would not remain a partnership for long.

In 1907 it was incorporated as a Limited Company, and in 1928 it went public. In 1933, Hardy Brothers (Alnwick) Limited extended its operations to include golf club manufacture. However, although Hardy wooden golf clubs also reached a high level of acclaim, the venture was closed in 1935 with the arrival of steel shafts into the market. Instead, the Company established itself as the absolute specialist in fishing tackle. Notwithstanding a brief interlude during World War II when it produced munitions, the Company has continued to expand its range. Alnwick, England, became famous as the birthplace of this angling institution and the annual Hardy catalogue became the "bible" for all those who sought either knowledge of, or the best of fishing equipment itself - these catalogues have become very collectible items. The list of Hardy devotees is as long as it is impressive. No less that 10 Royal Warrants of appointment, including those of the late King George V and the last three Princes of Wales, have been awarded to Hardy during this last century.

In 1967 Hardy Brothers (Alnwick) Limited became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Harris & Sheldon Group Ltd. A severe slump in the industry in the late 1970's eventually resulted in a three day week in 1983. This was the Company's nadir. In spite of the then difficult circumstances, the company survived, with its reputation intact and was the first to patent the graphite fly rod which surpassed fibreglass in performance. A Hardy Fishing Reel became the holder of the first American Kudos Award for Design Excellence; and in 1984, House of Hardy was the first non-Japanese manufacturer to receive a Japanese Industrial Design Award winning not one but five. In the same year, Hardy (USA) Inc, was established as a marketing subsidiary to handle the growing demand in the American angling market. In 1985, the company name was changed to "House of Hardy Limited" to encompass the new and extended activities. The following year, this exceptional record was rewarded when in April, 1986, the Company received the Queen's Award for Export Achievement.

To ensure that some of the Hardy Fishing Rods, Hardy Fishing Reels and other fishing tackle memorabilia in the Company's possession was preserved for posterity, Hardy then decided to build a museum at its Alnwick headquarters. This was opened by HRH The Princess Margaret in July, 1987, and is unique. Many of the exhibits have been lent by the Company's many devotees round the world as well as by the Hardy family and by employees. The museum is half of an imposing complex which also houses the Hardy Compleat Angler Store in which all current Hardy Fishing Rods, Hardy Fishing Reels and full product range are on permanent display and available to retail customers. In September, 1988, Hardy acquired their manufacturer of quilted and waxed garments as part of Hardy's growing clothing division. Changes in demand led to that division being closed in the late 1990's and today's extensive ranges of high-performance clothing are sourced from high quality manufacturers worldwide. The third division of Hardy is the composite tubing business previously known as Fibatube but now called Hardy Advanced Composites.

At the leading edge of composite tube technology, the division has established an enviable reputation for innovation, design, quality, service and manufacturing expertise over 25 years. Many of the technical attributes required to produce the finest fishing rods have been utilised to supply tubular components for Formula 1 racing cars, artificial limbs, the A320 Airbus and a wide range of high-tech defence products. In 1999 Hardy acquired the rod manufacturer Greys which had been founded in 1968 by Mr Grey when he left Hardy's employment. Hardy has developed the Greys brand such that it now includes the best value for money ranges of salmon and trout tackle available and top quality carp tackle. In 2004 the Company's name was changed from House of Hardy Ltd to Hardy & Greys Ltd better to reflect the diverse range of the Company's products. In 2005 Chub was acquired, bringing a further wide range of coarse tackle and accessories into the Hardy fold. At its Alnwick base, Hardy designs all the Hardy Fishing Rods, Hardy Fishing Reels and ranges of tackle sold under the Hardy, Greys and Chub brand names.

Extensive investment in advanced computing software, in finite element analysis techniques and in custom designed static and dynamic testing rigs ensure that all equipment both meets the high Hardy quality standards but also that it satisfies even the most demanding angler. Hardy's manufacturing facilities ensure that all prototypes can be manufactured and tested under the most rigorous conditions. Hardy continues to win international accolades for its products. An example being the prestigious and rigorous 2003 "Fly Fish America" Magazine's Tackle Review "Editor's Choice" which selected the Hardy GEM Fishing Reel as the best saltwater fly reel made today. Enter email address to receive the latest news and promotion information. Fishing Reels | Coarse and Match Reels Fishing Reels Our Coarse and Match Fishing Reels range is full of branded fishing reels and with all our team being dedicated to our customers, we can always assist with your decisions either in the shop or over the phone. ORDER BY: Spare aluminium and composite spare spools to suit your Drennan Float, Feeder, Carp Feeder, Big Feeder, Carp Method and Specimen reels. £3.95 Keep your reels maintained and lasting longer with this innovative reel greaser from Daiwa.

£4.99 This needle nose oiler is perfect for applying to small moving parts and in awkward locations. Regular use will increase the performance and life time of the reel. £4.99 Enables you to move reels from rod to rod without the need to break down your end tackle, whilst also keeping expensive rods and reels safe. £4.99 These reels have a great specification and modern looks, but with a the low price point. £12.00 These well made reels are designed to present Daiwa reel options to any beginner, holiday angler or those on a tight budget. Supplied with line already on the spool. £14.99 Prefilled with line, this reel is functional, reliable and well made. Ideal for any beginner, holiday angler or those on a tight budget. £19.99 Developed with a compact shape, a larger ABS spool and a front drag. Two sizes available, which cover most styles of fishing, from light float to feeder or lure fishing. £24.99 This match reel offers astonishing value and an excellent performance with float and feeder work alike.

£24.99 Combining Japanese know-how with an outstanding price-performance ratio, Daiwa’s engineers especially focused on creating a smooth running reel, comparable with considerably more expensive reels. £29.99 Very similar in specification to Drennan's best-selling Series 7 reels. Both reels are supplied with two graphite spools that have been built to hold 100 metres of line. Brilliant value! £23.95 The Sweepfire operates well on 1BB but still features the same drivegear construction and ABS spool profile as the Crossfire. Ideal for all styles of fishing, from light float work to lures and plugs. £24.99 This latest Crossfire model offers excellent value for money and features a number of up-to-date Daiwa technological innovations. £34.99 Breaking the price barrier and punching above its weight, the Sweepfire X will put in a performance belonging to more expensive counterparts. £34.99 Swift, smooth, powerful and with a crank rate of 85cm, the Crossfire X will deliver all that you need, including the convenience of a rear drag.

£34.99 Designed and developed to suit a wide range of modern fishing situations. From feeder fishing, to lure fishing and even float fishing these reels can tackle it all. £34.99 With S-Stroke superior line lay, smooth drag system and precise carbon steel bearings, it has all the perfect features. £34.99 Sigma is a name synonymous with quality Shakespeare reels from the past. These versions are no exception and provide spec and quality that will live up to this famous heritage. £36.99 Competitively priced rear drag reels with many features not normally found at this price point. £37.95 Korum Rodiac Freespool reels are built on high precision gearing that provides a fast-reacting freespool system with a powerful front and rear drag. £39.99 Like its Procaster cousin, the Megaforce X features a 'fast drag' allowing you to loosen off fast and to let that fish run. Ideal for lure and bait fishing. £44.99 These reels boast an array of features and performance that really underlines their value for money. The choice of sizes covers multiple fishing styles.

£49.99 These eye-catching reels have proved incredibly popular, and indeed reliable, since their launch. Perfect for the specialist angler that targets a host of species. £47.99 The Specimen BR 9-40 and smaller Carp Method BR 9-30 are an excellent choice of reels for anglers wanting all the advantages of a free-spool facility, but on a smaller reel body. £47.95 The perfect Free Spool reels for a multitude of modern coarse fishing applications. £54.99 Designed to suit anglers fishing Method Feeders for hard-fighting carp. Perfect when used with a feeder rod or light carp rod. £49.99 reels offer exceptional build quality, silky smooth drag systems and an ultra-smooth performance. £54.99 The famous Mitchell 300 was born way back in 1948 and now, many decades later the legend is back! £49.99 Quite simply, the Ninja reels are staggeringly good. Their highly noticeable look is of course backed up with an array of features and typical Daiwa performance.

£54.99 This quintet of reels offers an ideal choice of sizes with excellent performance provided by each; all delivering superior value for money. £79.99 Varispeed, Super Stopper ll plus XT-7 body and rotor are among the many advanced design features included in these reels. £69.99 The 'fast drag' is a sought after feature. Being able to instantly react to a fast running fish will see more successful catches, whether you are lure fishing for pike or catching carp on 'the method'. £59.99 The compact shape of the Procasters belies their speedy crank rate and winding power. Two models available - the PR3000A and PR4000A. £64.99 The compact front-drag design makes these reels ideal for float and (in the case of the FD-4000 model) feeder work. £56.95 Two reels that represent the highest quality and spec within the Shakespeare price point. These reels have been developed specifically for the demanding competition angler.

£59.99 A Mk2 version of the much loved 506 closed face reel, designed to improve upon the best-selling ABU 706 model that was launched in 2010. £84.99 Discounted float and feeder reels from the likes of Daiwa, Shimano and MAP. £69.99 Features the ACS (Auto Clip System), a big development in reel technology that allows the line to automatically disengage from the clip if you hook a big fish. £74.99 Designed for float work on rivers, this is one of the few closed face classic originals still available today. £79.99 The MAP P-Series range of reels gives you everything you want, to cover float and feeder fishing. £79.99 Climax Tackle: Fishing Tackle Megastore Climax Tackle: Fishing Tackle Megastore Welcome to Angling Direct You might be wondering why you’ve landed on this site after searching for Climax Tackle. The company became part of the Angling Direct Group at the end of the summer and we are beginning the process of merging the two – with the aim to provide you with an enhanced shopping experience.

We hope to make the transition from Climax Tackle to Angling Direct as seamless as possible, expanding on the product range and improving on the already excellent customer service that you’ll have been used to as a valued Climax Tackle customer. Climax Tackle was established in 2003 and is one of the largest northern tackle shops in England, with 17,000 square feet packed full with tackle for carp, coarse, match, sea, fly, and pike anglers. Not only does it have a big physical presence but Climax Tackle is also one of the largest online tackle retailers in the country, with a huge product range and excellent online service. This service will grow as part of the Angling Direct Group, as we are able to offer a number of additional services including our Price Checker service, our Direct Finance option, free delivery for orders above £50, and exclusive deals on thousands of products across the range. Angling Direct is the largest online tackle retailer in the UK, stocking over 10,000 products from approximately 200 of the leading brands in the industry.

However, the company didn’t begin life on such a grand scale and it originally started out as a small independent tackle shop in Norfolk. Over the past thirty years Angling Direct has expanded and, to date, has 13 tackle shops across the country, including six in East Anglia, five in the South East, and two in the Midlands. Climax Tackle, soon to be Angling Direct Sheffield, will be our 14th store and our first in the North of England. What will be staying the same? The location of the Climax Tackle store will remain in its current position, 15 minutes off junctions 29 and 31 on the M1. Over the coming months the name will change to Angling Direct Sheffield and its product range will grow substantially. We will also be starting the store re-fit, the aim of which is to transform the current store into a more open and fresh experience. This will possibly take a couple of months to complete and we apologise in advance if you pop into the store and things are a little out of place whilst the changes are happening. It will be more than worthwhile. The excellent service you already receive will be remaining and we will be making improvements wherever we can.

Angling Direct is proud of its reputation as a shop for anglers, staffed by anglers, and we will be offering decades worth of knowledge from our in store and online customer service teams. In store, our team will be able to demonstrate products and impart their lifetime of experience. Online, whether you want help placing your order, you want to confirm any aspect of your delivery, or you simply want some advice about what item to purchase, our customer service team are available at the other end of the line, always on hand to assist. What will be changing? You’ll now be able to benefit from Angling Direct’s Price Checker Promise. Long gone are the days of trawling through the internet, checking every tackle shop known to man, before settling on buying the item from the shop you first looked at. We take the hard work out of your hands with our Price Checker system and we scour the web on a daily basis to ensure that we are offering the best price on the market. What’s more, we will match any competitor’s promotion, whether that is online or in store, provided that their product is brand new, identical to ours, offered on the same terms, and available for delivery.

You can come online and shop in the confidence that you’re getting the lowest price on the market. On top of our Price Checker Promise, Angling Direct can offer you exclusive deals on a huge range of products – some of which you’ll have already benefited from over the past few weeks if you’ve been signed up to Climax Tackle’s emailing list. We’re now able to roll out these deals through the shop, too, ensuring that you get the very best prices for all your tackle. The product range that you’re used to will also be changing and you should be able to see a huge number of products appearing on the shelves over the coming months as we refurbish the shop. The aim of this is to give you as much choice as possible, allowing you to tailor your tackle to your exact needs. You’ll also be able to use our Direct Finance service. This gives you the option of taking out interest free finance on any order over £300. We have a range of repayment schemes available, from six to 12 months, with an 18 month scheme available for orders over £1,000.

With only 10% deposit, you could get the gear of your dreams, ready for use on the bank right now. All payments are fixed at the point of purchase, so you don’t have to worry about rates changing over the course of your finance, allowing you to budget effectively whilst benefiting from your new tackle on the bank. What’s more, we offer free UK delivery on all orders over £50. We also deliver internationally and offer free delivery on orders over £100 in some regions. You can check all our delivery times, and check costs to your region, on our delivery information page. If you want your tackle to arrive in time for your weekend angling session then you can always use our priority delivery service. For a small cost you can ensure that your order is placed to the top of the pile, and we aim to get these delivered to you on the next available working day. We hope you’re as excited about the new merge as we are. If you have any questions or queries, especially if you’re concerned about an order you’ve made through Climax Tackle, you can contact our customer services team on 01603 400 870 or by emailing support@anglingdirect.co.uk .

Angling Direct: serious about your fishing. Store Information Coarse and match Fishing|Lionels Tackle Shop ZLT Shot Coarse In Lionel's coarse fishing category you find everything you need from the basic starter fishing rod, to the top of the range poles. If you can't find what you're looking for please get in touch.We are sure we will be able to help you with your coarse and match fishing. Providing a choice of fishing tackle from all major brand such as Drennan, Fox, Daiwa, Korda and Preston Innovations to name a few. Choose a Category Fishing Rods | Carp | Feeder | Float | Avon | Spinning | Angling Direct Next Fishing Rods Here at Angling Direct, you’ll find hundreds of fishing rods from the market’s leading manufacturers, covering every type of fishing, every angler preference and all budgets across the board. We take huge pride in listing the latest and best rods from the industry’s top suppliers, each of which has a flawless track record for pure performance and rugged reliability.

After all, even those who know nothing about angling would probably say the word ‘rod’ if they were asked to name a piece of fishing tackle and there’s certainly no denying that a quality rod is one of the most important pieces of kit in your portfolio. In fact, it was probably the first thing you invested in when you decided to take up angling. However, with hundreds of rods on the market, it can often feel overwhelming when you’re trying to find the perfect rod for you needs and even the most experienced angler can find themselves swamped with choices, especially if they are looking to explore a different area of the sport. If you find yourself stuck for choice (or are confused by all the jargon), you can use this quick guide to help you narrow down your options until you have the perfect rod for you! Materials and Components Most top end rods will state that they have a blank (the main body of the rod) that is manufactured from high modulus carbon fibre. Modulus is a stiffness rating, so if carbon fibre has a high modulus rating then it means it is a stiff rod that can perform well under pressure. Different manufacturers will use different methods to ensure that their rods perform well under high-torque (rotation), too.

These techniques can vary from super heating the blank to placing the blank under extreme pressure during the construction phase. Cheaper rods might use a slightly lesser quality of carbon fibre or will be made from a composite material that combines carbon fibres with others to give their desired action. When it comes to the handle of a rod you’ll most often be faced with a choice of EVA or cork – or some combination of the two. Cork is the traditional material used in rod manufacture and old school anglers will always claim its superiority to EVA. Some of the benefits of cork include its heat retention – meaning that on a cold day it won’t leech warmth from your hand – and its ability to provide a good grip in wet conditions. However, cork is very hard to clean once it gets dirty and with constant use it can wear and crumb. EVA is a modern alternative to cork which is often praised for its light weight, as well as its ability to be manipulated into ergonomic positions. Much tougher than cork, EVA is long lasting and will take a lot of use before it begins to show signs of wear. It can also be cleaned easily, allowing you to maintain the ‘like new’ look of your gear.

The handle will most likely be finished with a butt cap: a small circle, usually made from metal and engraved with the brand logo, which sits on the very end of the rod. Its main purpose is to protect the blank from damage. The rod will then be furnished with guides and a reel seat. Guides are the rings that run up the length of the rod and their main purpose is to create a path for your line to run through. They will start with a larger size at the butt of the rod and will gradually decrease in size until they get to the tip. Butt rings of 40mm (for a standard casting rod) or 50mm (for a distance caster) are most common, with tip rings hitting somewhere around the 14mm mark. Reel seats are designed to hold your reel in position and they come in a variety of styles, from DPS to Skeleton. These will vary depending on the kind of reel you’re housing and the style of fishing you want to do. Most manufacturers will state that their guides and reel seats are Fuji products. Fuji is one of the most popular creators of guides and reel seats and it is famous for its high quality.

However, some manufacturers like to produce their own custom designed reel seats or line guides, too. The quality of these will vary depending on the manufacturer but, chances are, if the manufacturer can make a good rod blank then they can also make good furnishings and own brand fixtures are nothing to be sniffed at. These are the basics that you should see on all of the fishing rods we stock at Angling Direct. Some rods will also offer line clips, hook keeper rings, and isotope slots – these are all additions designed to make your angling easier but whether or not you choose them is down to personal preference. It’s also worth noting that you can buy all of the above to fit onto your existing rods, so you shouldn’t let these rod accessories determine your final choice. Carp Rods Carp fishing is one of the most popular areas of angling and you’ll find a huge range of rods in the carp fishing section of our store . Prices for a quality carp rod can vary between as little as £30 to as much as £600, but for the most part anglers stick to somewhere in the middle of the road.

For £150 - £250 or so you can get yourself a top quality carp rod that more than does the job and, although as a general rule of thumb quality does improve the more money you spend, the average angler can achieve everything they want with a rod in this price range. Many carp anglers choose to fish with two or three rods, too, so you might want to take that into consideration when you’re budgeting for your carp rod. More often than not, carp rods are available either 12ft or 13ft in length. For many years 12ft rods were seen as the pinnacle in the carp fishing world. Allowing you to target most venues – whether they are commercial carp waters or syndicate lakes – a 12ft rod is the ultimate all round tool that enables you to fish tight to the margins or out towards your favourite features. In the last decade, 13ft rods have been brought to the fore as anglers want to cast further and further out into the water.

Often boasting 50mm butt guides and a reel seat that’s large enough to house a big pit, 13ft rods allow you to target the furthest features on your favourite waters – enabling you to explore areas that were previously unthinkable. Both rod sizes offer similar test curve options. The test curve on a rod will give you an idea of how it will perform under pressure and it refers to the amount of weight needed to pull the tip of the rod to a 90-degree angle with the butt. Carp rods tend to have test curve between 2.75lb and 3.5lb, although you can find rods with lower test curves too. The test curve that you choose will depend on the size of the fish you’re looking to target, your rig setup, and the water you usually fish. At the end of the day, the most important thing to consider is the action on your rod – a parabolic action (that is, somewhere between a fast action and a through action, sometimes referred to as a progressive action) is usually what you’re after as is allows for the killer combination of a responsive tip and a powerful butt section.

Harrison rods and Century rods sit at the top end of the spectrum, whilst Wychwood rods, Prologic rods, and Shakespeare rods are at the slightly cheaper end of things. Big name brands, such as Daiwa , Shimano, and Fox, produce rods for a range of budgets. Spod Rods and Marker Rods Spod and marker rods are often used in tandem with a traditional three-rod carp fishing session. A spod rod is a rod that has been purpose designed to chuck rockets full of bait (known as spods) out to your chosen spot. These burst open upon impact with the water and are quickly reeled in, ready to be refilled and re-cast. This is a really effective way of getting huge quantities of bait out to a feature, quickly and accurately. However, since spods are much weightier than a traditional rig setup, the spod rod offers a much heavier test curve than a traditional rod, sometimes exceeding 5lbs. This is to ensure that the rod won’t break under the pressure of launching your rockets in excess of 100 yards, and top end spod rods are designed to be able to cast as far as your main carp rods.

Like spod rods, marker rods often have a slightly heavier test curve than your main rods. The purpose of a marker rod is to cast a brightly coloured marker float onto your feature, giving you something to aim for when you’re casting to ensure accuracy over a long period of time. These rods can also be used to feature find – a technique of casting and retrieving in order to discover the topography of a lake bed. Coarse and Match Rods You’ll find three main rods in our coarse fishing section: float rods, feeder rods, and waggler rods. These rods are often produced in tandem with one another and their names refer to the method of fishing that you use them with. Feeder rods (sometimes known as ledgering rods) are designed to chuck heavy feeders, such as the method feeder, or heavy leads to your favourite features. These then slowly release bait and reveal your hook. Waggler rods (sometimes referred to as match rods thanks to their usefulness when fishing the pole isn’t going to plan) are designed for use with a pellet waggler – a stick float that you house bait in to get a great distribution of flavour through the water column. Float rods are used when you’re float fishing or surface fishing.

These are used throughout the carp, coarse, and match fishing disciplines and are effective in rivers and still water venues. These three rods most often come with various tip options. Avon tips are hollow and are used when fishing for smaller barbel, big chub, and roach. These are seen on float rods and ledgering rods. Quiver tips are the most common tip type and are seen on rods across the board. You’ll often find that you’ll get two or three different quiver tips with your rod, each with a different weight rating. These can be as light as 0.5oz or as heavy as 3oz and these ratings refer to the optimal casting weight of the tip. You’ll also find rods with fibreglass tip options, too. These three rod options are often available in slightly shorter lengths than a carp rod, although it can vary between 9ft and 12ft. Test curves on these rods also tend to be lighter than carp rods, and can be as delicate as 1lb. Once again, the test curve you choose will depend greatly on the venue you’re fishing and the type of fish you’re targeting.

For example, if you’re targeting a large or hard fighting fish in a fast flowing river you’ll want a rod with a greater test curve. If you’re targeting a specific fish, you might want to invest in a rod that is designed for it, too. Barbel rods, for example, have been designed with hard fighting barbel in mind. However, to throw more confusion into the mix, there is nothing to say that you can’t use a barbel rod to target tench or bream, a feeder rod to spin for predators, or a waggler rod for float fishing. It is all about picking a rod that suits your needs and conditions of the water. Coarse rods and match rods are slightly cheaper than carp rods on average and range between £20 and £400. The most popular rods often come in between £50 and £150. Once again Daiwa rods are prevalent throughout the price brackets. Maver rods and Drennan rods are both popular among the match fishing scene, too, and these two brands are produce tackle dedicated to match fishing.

Predator Rods, Pike Rods, and Lure Rods If you’re looking to target fish with teeth then you’ll want a rod designed for a predator. The UK is lucky enough to boast plenty of predators, the most popular freshwater species being pike, perch, and zander. There are also countless saltwater predators that you can fish for and there is often some overlap between sea fishing boat rods and predator rods . The most popular type of predator rod is a spinning rod, which is often paired with a spinning reel. Spinning rods are typically shorter than carp or coarse rods as you’re likely to be using them from a boat, where a longer rod would feel ungainly and unbalanced. Rather than being measured by test curve, these rods are rated based on their optimal casting weight, which is either listed in grams or ounces. This is because spinning rods are designed to cast lures (imitation fish with a hook built into their body) as well as dead baits (previously caught prey fish which the angler manipulates to look alive in the water). Like coarse rods or specimen rods, you’ll often find spinning rods dedicated for a particular predator.

Once again, there’s no reason you can’t mix and match and just because you’re holding a rod designed for a pike it doesn’t mean you can’t target a perch. Light rock fishing is an area of predator angling that has really grown in popularity in recent years. This involves targeting tiny predators and thus requires highly sensitive rods which are often considerably shorter and lighter than traditional lure rods. Drop shotting is another popular style of angling in the UK and it is a popular method used on the country’s canal system. You can get drop shot rods that are specifically designed for this style of angling. Predator rods can be as cheap as £15 and at the top end of the spectrum you can expect to part with £150 or so. Rods around £40 or £50 are often considered ‘middle of the road’ in this category. Some brands have their own dedicated predator fishing mini-brands, such as Fox with their Fox Rage rods. You’ll find American names in this section, too, such as Savage Gear and Berkley. Shimano rods and Daiwa rods are prevalent throughout.

Sea Fishing Rods If you’re sea fishing then chances are you’re either going to be fishing from the land into the water (whether that’s from the end of a pier or stood on a beach) or you’ll be fishing from a boat. These two types of sea fishing not only target different species but they also use wildly different rods. Surf rods, also known as beach rods, are the rods you use to cast from the beach into the water. In order to get the kind of distance you require to cast out over the surf and into the deeper water where the fish dwell, these rods are often longer than any other rod type on the market – with the shortest surf rods coming in at 13ft and longest stretching out past 16ft. Beach rods can range between £15 and £500 in price, with the average angler choosing something around the £100 mark. Zziplex rods are considered to be the top of the pack by many surf casting anglers. Daiwa’s rods are in the mix again, and names like Imax, Penn, and Sonik are all popular in this category.

Boat rods, often split into general use boat rods and uptide rods, are shorter than their surf casting counterparts in order to allow you to use them effectively in a more compact space. The advantage these boat rods have over standard spinning rods is their resistance to salt water, which is highly corrosive and can cause serious damage to your tackle. Often less than 10ft in length, these rods are graded based on the line break strain you use, so you’ll see ratings such as 6lb-12lb or 30lb-50lb listed on these rods. These rods can range from as little as £10 to £100, with brands like Shakespeare, Leeda, and Daiwa all showing their faces across the price range. Fly Rods Fly fishing is the oldest form of angling in the UK and rods range between as little as £15 to well in excess of £800. G Loomis is the premier brand in the fly fishing category and all G Loomis rods are manufactured by hand in the US. If you want your fly rod UK made then Hardy rods are the ones to look out for.

These two brands operate at the top end of the spectrum, but there is no need to break the bank if you’re trying out the sport for the first time. Shakespeare and Leeda both produce rods that are very affordable for the angler on a budget and Greys rods are excellent as a mid-range option, too. Fly rods are differentiated much like sea fishing rods, with ratings based on line rather than test curves or casting weights. However, fly fishing uses its own rating system, with line weights decided by an AFTM (Association of Fishing Tackle Manufacturers) rating. These range from #3 lines, which are the lightest, to #12 lines, for seriously heavy duty fly fishing. In the UK, you’ll most often be faced with line choices between #6 and #9, although you will find rods that accommodate line outside of this range. Fly rods tend to be around 9ft in length, although this can vary too and you’ll find rods anywhere between 7ft and 10ft. As the UK’s leading specialist in angling supplies, Angling Direct takes pride in covering all bases and the seal of approval from us means peace of mind for you.

We’re also determined to give you the best possible price for your gear. Our price checker promise means that we’ll always aim to match the price of any of our UK competitors – whether that’s in-store or online. So, whether you’re looking for a handcrafted piece of perfection from bespoke rod specialist Harrison or you prefer to rely on the experience of a tried and tested rod from a stalwart of the industry such as Fox , we have a top quality rod at an exceptional price for you! As the UK’s leading stockist of the world famous Daiwa brand, we are able to offer exclusive deals across Daiwa’s range of rods. Angling Direct is composed of a team of dedicated anglers, from all areas of the sport, and we’re proud of the variety of anglers in our ranks. Our own brand Advanta rod range is where we really showcase the variety of knowledge from our team, and as you can see we have rods available for all types of fishing. All rods come complete with extensive warranties and the kind of quality assurance guarantees only possible when buying from the world’s most iconic brands. Most manufacturers will also include their own warranty, so you are getting double the support.

We understand that not every angler is willing or able to spend big money on top-shelf tackle, which is why we’ve covered all entry-level bases with a wide variety of quality budget rods. There is no longer any reason why budget should stop you from competing with the bug guns. For the novice angler who may be intimidated by larger price tags, our range of value-for-money budget rods allows budding anglers to try their hand at the sport without breaking the bank. As our store features excellent value for money across all areas of the sport, it also offers the chance for committed anglers to try their hand at a different style of angling. Angling Direct: Serious about your fishing… Narrow Product List

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