On larger waters where longer casts, heavier payloads and stronger flows present a different challenge to Purist anglers seeking barbel. The Purist Multi Barbel Power’s 2lb test curve keeps you in control of all these demands, whilst still retaining a sweet playing action to tire out and defeat big fish. Fixtures and fittings are the same high grade as the lighter Classic version.

FEATURES:-

• XT60 + Biofibre
• Designed for the UK in conjunction with the youngest ever Specimen Cup winner, Darran Goulder
• Traditional Olive on Olive whippings and blank finish
• 12ft allround river- 13ft floodwater/big river
• 1ft parallel extension that can be added/removed whilst fishing, if conditions change.
• 1 Avon top (2.00lb) / 3 x Quiver tips (2oz, 3oz, 5oz) + carrier section
• Dura-Cork slanted detail handle
• Slim diameter designed handle for comfort with screw-lock reel seat
• Double leg Hardlite Guides for superior strength and traditional looks
• 2 piece set-up for simple transport and assembly
• Rod sleeve with rod bands.

Barbel are part and parcel of most all-round specialist anglers’ agenda. Some of the biggest known Barbel dwell in narrow rivers where casting heavy weights and countering strong flows are not an issue.
It’s a common mistake to fish with too powerful a rod which lacks the correct playing action. With cork/Duplon grip and Shimano reel seat, the 1½lb test curve Purist Barbel Classic is ideal for such situations, providing two length options plus quivertip and Avon top sections.

FEATURES :-

• XT60 + Biofibre
• Designed for the UK in conjunction with the youngest ever Specimen Cup winner, Darran Goulder
• Traditional Olive on Olive whippings and blank finish
• 11ft small river- 12ft allround river
• 1ft parallel extension that can be added/removed whilst fishing, if conditions change.
• 1 Avon top (1.50lb) / 3 x Quiver tips (2oz, 3oz, 5oz) + carrier section
• Dura-Cork slanted detail handle
• Slim diameter designed handle for comfort with screw-lock reel seat
• Double leg Hardlite Guides for superior strength and traditional looks
• 2 piece set-up for simple transport and assembly
• Rod sleeve with rod bands

‘Brench’ was born out of the names of two species; bream and tench. Both reach impressive sizes of over 10lb, often inhabiting large, deep and weedy gravel pits which present a real challenge to anglers targeting them. A fast tip action on this two-piece rod assists distance casting. Features include Shimano reel seat, cork handle, carbon line clip and ten quality guides.

FEATURES :-

• XT60 + Biofibre
• Designed for the UK in conjunction with the youngest ever Specimen Cup winner, Darran Goulder
• Traditional Olive on Olive whippings and blank finish
• Dura-Cork slanted detail handle
• Slim diameter designed handle for comfort with screw-lock reel seat
• Carbon Line Clip
• Single leg Hardlite Guides for lightness
• Designed to cast heavy feeders accurately on windswept pits
• The 12ft 6in offers a greater casting distance and accuracy with feeders and small leads than other 12ft specialist models
• Less Hook pulls when using small hooks because of the anti-lock action
• 2 piece set-up for simple transport and assembly
• Rod sleeve with rod bands

A go-anywhere rod can be used with confidence on rivers, drains and lakes of all sizes. More than just another multi-length rod, its parabolic action and dual length facility (thanks to a one foot extension) are further boosted by the inclusion of two different strength Avon top sections. Shimano reel seat, cork handle plus carbon line clip.

FEATURE :-

• XT60 + Biofibre
• Designed for the UK in conjunction with the youngest ever Specimen Cup winner, Darran Goulder
• Traditional Olive on Olive whippings and blank finish
• Designed to cater for all aspects of modern specimen hunting for the smaller species on River or Stillwater. From Maggot Feeder for Chub, Livebait for Perch or Breadflake for Roach - this rod has it covered.
• 2 Avon tops (0.75lb & 1.25lb) / 3 x Quiver tips (0.75oz, 1oz & 1.5oz) + carrier section
• Dura-Cork slanted detail handle
• Hook Retainer
• Slim diameter designed handle for comfort with screw-lock reel seat
• Double leg Hardlite Guides for superior strength and traditional looks
• 2 Middle sections that offer two different lengths with no compromise in the action.
• 2 piece set-up for simple transport and assembly
• Rod sleeve with rod bands

Float fishing is undeniably the ‘purist’ form of targeting tench. In this rod, with its two-piece construction plus cork handle and 14 well spaced guides, the purist has the perfect weapon. Its soft tip action cushions the lunges of powerful fish at close range, ensuring small hooks stay put without pulling out at the net. Fixtures include keeper ring, carbon line clip, balance weight plus Shimano reel seat.

FEATURE :-

• XT60 + Biofibre
• Designed for the UK in conjunction with the youngest ever Specimen Cup winner, Darran Goulder
• Traditional Olive on Olive whippings and blank finish
• Dura-Cork slanted detail handle
• Slim diameter designed handle for comfort with screw-lock reel seat
• Hook Retainer
• Double leg Hardlite Guides for superior strength and traditional looks
• The 12ft 6in 2 piece set-up offers greater casting distance, accuracy and control when float fishing for Tench and other specimen fish
2 piece set-up for simple transport and assembly
• Rod sleeve with rod bands

This 11ft two-piece float rod is an absolute joy to use, weighing just 6 ounces and feeling even lighter thanks to the perfect balance, it can be held all day without becoming cumbersome. By using a combination of high-grade low-resin carbons we have produced a rod with a lightning fast action, making bites much easier to hit, yet which retains an action that bends right through the blank, eliminating hook-pulls. Designed for ultra-accurate casting at short to medium range, this is the ideal rod for fishing tight to islands with a small waggler for carp, fishing a dumpy waggler up in the water for roach, or trotting a stick float for fast biting dace.

Line Rating: 3-6lb Description: 2 Piece

Quite possibly our favourite rod in the whole Precision range! At 13ft with a progressive power action this rod is perfect for the All-rounder. In testing we used it on our local River Severn for catching chub and barbel on the balsa float, had some huge bags of carp and tench from our local pools on it and loved using it for waggler fishing for specimen roach. In short, if you are looking for a float rod that you can take anywhere and do almost anything, then this is the rod for you. We normally leave this rod in the car for the odd snatched session when time permits. The four-piece construction meaning it can be hidden easily in the boot, or simply split into two and left tackled up.

Line Rating: 3-8lb Description: 4 Piece

Specifically developed to cover the majority of feeder and ledgering on stillwaters and smaller rivers, the two-tips of the Multi-Feeder give a multitude of options, fit the Quiver tip for maximum bite detection when feeder fishing, switching to the 1.5lb hollow tip when using bigger feeders and leads in conjunction with a bite alarm. The action of the Multi-feeder is quite distinct from that found on our Specialist rods. The Multi-Feeder is best described as having a semi-fast action, with reserves of power in the butt and forgiving tips. This combination gives fantastic casting performance, yet allows the use of light hook lengths and small hooks, ideal for finicky carp and bream. Over recent seasons we have increasingly used Multi-feeder rods fitted with the 1.5lb tip for Bagging Waggler, Floating Method Feeder and Surface fishing for carp. The stiff action in the butt gives great casting accuracy, whilst the soft, forgiving tip absorbs the lunges of carp hooked close to the surface.

Line Rating: 4-10lb Description: Multi-Feeder 12’ 1.5lb + quiver

Right through the Summer and Autumn months it is probably fair to say that one of our guys will be barbel fishing almost every evening, so we certainly have lots of opinions on what makes a good Specialist rod! Over recent seasons one trend that we have noticed is that feeders and leads have got bigger. Add in a PVA stick of pellets and you can often be launching several ounces out into the middle of a big river. The increased weight demands put on Specialist rods has led most companies to increasingly produce stiffer and heavier rods to handle the weight. Whilst increasing the test curve works, in our opinion it does take away from the fun of playing chub and small barbel. Rather than go down this route, we have carefully tweaked the action of these rods to increase power in the butt and mid-section without affecting the fish-playing action. The result is a pair of rods built specifically for the modern Specialist angler. Pick one up and you will notice the ‘Steely’ action and fast recovery that has been achieved without affecting the perfect balance and weight.

Twin Tip Top Sections - 1.75lb and 2.2lb TC with Progressive Action - Powerful Butt Section For Fish Control
High Modulus Carbon Blank - Low Profile Silicone Lined Guides - Full Cork Handle - Screw Reel Seat
Line Rating 6lb - 15lb

Twin Tip - Quiver and Avon Top Sections - 1.75lb TC with Progressive Action - Luminous Quivertips - 2oz, 4oz, 6oz - High Modulus Carbon Blank - Low Profile Silicone Lined Guides - Full Cork Handle - Screw Reel Seat
Line Rating 4lb - 12lb .

* Multi modulus carbon construction.
* Two piece blanks.
* Anti glare finish.
* SVT Double leg rings.
* Slim cork handle.
* Size 16 reel seat.
* Hook keeper ring.
* Action of each rod tailored to test curve.
** I have to say at these prices you won't buy a better Barbel rod - EXCELLENT VALUE !!!

* Multi modulus carbon construction.
* Two piece blanks.
* Anti glare finish.
* SVT Double leg rings.
* Slim cork handle.
* Size 16 reel seat.
* Hook keeper ring.
* Action of each rod tailored to test curve.
** I have to say at these prices you won't buy a better Barbel rod - EXCELLENT VALUE !!!

* Multi modulus carbon construction.
* Two piece blanks.
* Anti glare finish.
* SVT Double leg rings.
* Slim cork handle.
* Size 16 reel seat.
* Hook keeper ring.
* Action of each rod tailored to test curve.
** I have to say at these prices you won't buy a better Barbel rod - EXCELLENT VALUE !!!

The Drennan Specialist Barbel can be matched to a wide range of reel lines from 6 lbs to 12 lbs and is ideal for an equally wide variety of methods from rolling baits on light links to fishing big leads or feeders upto 3 ozs plus.
Designed specifically for the specialist angler this high modulus carbon blank is light , well balanced and has significant reserves of power. to minimise breakages and hook pulls the rod has a forgiving semi-through action which makes an excellent shock absorber.
22" ( 560mm ) CORK handle - Fuji DPS reel seat - full SiC guides and powerful isotope.

This is undoubtedly the ultimate big barbel rod. If you are targeting the monsters of the Great Ouse, Avon and the Dorset Stour then this is definitely the rod for you. It is a very powerful tool that comes with both a solid and quiver tip that has a 1 ¾ lb rating.

Snaggy and weedy swims where the use of heavy lines and big leads are required are just perfect bedfellows for the Barbel Xtra. The brute power of big doubles can be easily tamed with this very special tool. The progressive action has stacks of hidden backbone that will literally stop those big whiskers in their tracks. As well as targeting the small southern river monsters the Barbel Xtra doubles up nicely as a big feeder rod on wider and deeper rivers like the Severn and the Trent.

The solid 1 ¾ lb tip is forgiving enough to use with the latest trend towards specialist braided lines which has now become the vogue method for bolt rig fishing with semi fixed leads on many of the tough southern rivers.

Fishing with non stretch braid is also ideal for trundling meat and touch legering in times of flood and heavy water conditions. The interchangeable quiver tip section comes into its own for upstream work where you would expect dropbacks and also absorbing debris and heavy current to ensure that the rig does not get moved out of position. This is a very serious rod for equally serious fish.

Recommended reel lines (8 - 12 lb mono) (10 - 15 lb braid)

Solid top section 1 ¾ lb

Quiver tip section 1 ¾ lb with 4 interchangeable tips:-
Glass - 4 oz
Carbon - 4 oz 4 ½ oz 5 oz
Reel seat - Exclusive FOX-DS16 with soft touch woven finish
2-/ 50mm Screw Down foregrip
17 ½ - / 445mm Full cork handle with RC trim
Guides - Fox Sliks

Hook keeper

This is a delightful all round barbel rod to cover most of your leger and feeder work on both small and medium sized rivers. It is supplied with both a solid and push in quiver tip rated at 1 1/2 lb. The Barbel Duo-Lite has been designed to fish with feeders and legerweights up to 3 oz in weight and hook links as low as 4 lb breaking strains. Both tips are forgiving allowing you to use hooks down to about size 16 without fear of straightening or pulling. This is the perfect rod for pellet, boilie, particle and maggot work on rivers like the Avon, Stour, Kennet, Teme and even the Upper Severn.

The action is such that there is loads of hidden power to keep big fish under control whilst at the same time you have the assurance that you don’t get smashed on small hooks and light links. The solid tip is just perfect for the traditional downstream work whilst the quiver tip section and its interchangeable tips are ideal for detecting upstream dropbacks as well as absorbing fluctuating currents and debris to ensure that the rig isn’t dislodged.

Although this rod was originally designed with barbel in mind it is also ideally suited for stillwater long range feeder work when targeting species like tench and bream.

Recommended reel lines 6 - 10 lb
Solid top section 1 ½lb
Quiver tip section 1 1/2 lb with 4 interchangeable tips:-
Glass - 2 oz 2 ½ oz
Carbon - 1 ¾ oz 3 oz
Reel Seat - Exclusive FOX-DS16 with soft touch woven finish
2- / 50mm Screw Down foregrip
17 ½ - / 445mm Full cork handle with RC trim
Guides - Fox Sliks
Hook keeper

The John Wilson Signature Avon/Quiver System is the perfect outfit for targeting everything from carp and tench to chub, roach and dace. A 1.25 lb test curve , 2 tops , 1 split and 3 push in quiver tips and a 2 foot extension to fish at 13'.
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The ROVEX John Wilson Signature Barbel Quiver is everything you need to tackle a river for big fish. A truly versatile barbel and big fish rod - can be fished at 11' and 13'. Comes with 2 tops , split butt and 3 push in quiver tips and a 2 foot extension to fish at 13'.

John Wilson's 11' Avon Quiver system is incredibly versatile featuring a 1.25 lb test curve avon top section as well as a quiver top section complete with 3 push-in quivers. In order to retain it's competitive price point the 2009 model reverts to the original 11' specification without the extension piece and is ideal for targeting anything from carp and tench to chub roach and dace.

Greys’ design, quality and value.

New 1.75lb and 2lb models - Matt grey carbon weave for lightness and power

SIC rings - the butt ring has a double leg for strength

** Unconditional lifetime guarantee **

The Prodigy range now takes you from 1.5lb right through to 2lb. It doesn’t matter now if it’s a seven pounder that you’re pursuing or a seventeen. It’s all the same to the Prodigy range. Whatever you want, Greys have got it: Two or three sections - a second top section which takes three push-in, colour coded quiver tips - a secure Fuji reel seat with an integral Duplon front winder, Slim premium grade cork handles and last but not least a keeper so your butt, corks and hook points all stay unscathed.

Quote from - Improve Your Coarse Fishing

* It really is an amazing rod that oozes quality and power... it casts like a dream **

Desined specifically for stillwater Tench and Bream and ideal for Bolt rig , Bolt rig feeder and Method Feeder set ups. This 12 ft 13/4 lb test curve high modulus carbon blank has aforgiving semi-through action, providing the perfect shock absorber.
It's reserves of power are enough to handle seriously big fish but the tip is light and responsive so no feel is lost even when playing smaller specimens. with asuitable reel in place , the rod sits up in the hand, is perfectly balanced and a delight to use.

Desined specifically for stillwater Tench and Bream and ideal for Bolt rig , Bolt rig feeder and Method Feeder set ups. This 12 ft 2 lb test curve high modulus carbon blank with just seven SiC guides, provides smooth line flow and easy long -distance casting of a wide range of weights. The rod has excellent reserves of power but still feels light and well balanced. It's semi-through action cushions the take, reduces hook pulls and definitely helps control and land big fish.