TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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61 results
89%Sonik
DominatorX RS Cork Rod
A smart-looking carp rod with a proper cork handle, crisp casting manners and enough range to cover everything from intimate margins to long-range work.
89%Sonik
Sonik Gravity Carp Rod
A sharp-looking carp rod range with serious power, quick recovery and enough choice to cover tight swims, distance work and everything between.
86%Spomb
12ft and 13ft models
A dedicated Spomb and spod rod with the power, casting hardware and no-nonsense build to get bait out there without making the job a faff.
88%Trakker
Trakker Propel Rod range, including 10ft, 12ft and 13ft options
The Trakker Propel is a proper distance-minded carp rod with a fast action, tidy components and enough choice to cover everything from compact swims to big-water chucking.
91%Fox
12ft 3.25lb abbreviated-handle configuration
A high-end Horizon with clever carbon tech, tidy Gunsmoke fittings and enough poke for big water, without turning every cast into hard work.
90%Nash
9ft and 10ft models · 3.25lb, 3.5lb and CG options
A cracking short carp rod with full cork handles, compact transport dimensions and enough backbone for proper work in tight swims.
86%Nash
Range overview: 6ft, 9ft and 10ft lengths; 3lb and 3.5lb test-curve options
Short rods, serious fittings and a properly understated finish. Scope Black Ops makes plenty of sense for mobile carp fishing — provided you're buying for your swims, not just the all-black looks.
85%Daiwa
Range overview covering five two-piece models
A dedicated bass lure range with posh blank construction, Fuji fittings and five quite different casting brackets. The clever bit is matching one to the lures you actually chuck.
80%Daiwa
SHRZ1162SB-CU and SHRZ1105TSB-CU
A two-piece shore rod or a five-piece travel option? The Seahunter Z Seabass range gives you that choice, with practical fittings and compatibility with fixed-spool or multiplier reels.
84%Daiwa
BG822HMHFS-CF, BG902HFS-CF and BG932HXHFS-CF
Three shore-lure options with HVF carbon blanks, X45 reinforcement and sensible fittings. The trick is choosing the one that suits your lure box rather than automatically going beefy.
85%Daiwa
8ft 6in and 9ft: 10–35g; 10ft: 14–56g
Three shore-lure options, reinforced carbon blanks and Fuji fittings. The trick is matching the Legalis to your lures and marks rather than buying extra rod you don’t need.
83%Daiwa
Range overview: 10ft 4lb, 12ft 3lb and 12ft 3.5lb
Three length and test-curve options, progressive-action carbon blanks and a proper deadbaiting brief. The trick is choosing the right Black Widow for your swim, rather than simply grabbing the strongest.
84%Daiwa
STT805MHS-AU and STT864HS-AU
Proper saltwater travel rods with a serious carbon build — just don’t mistake the two listed models for interchangeable holiday companions.
84%Daiwa
7ft 4in, 0.5–5g and 7ft 8in, 1–10g
A pair of lightweight dropshot rods for picking apart perch swims. The choice isn't just about reach: those different casting ranges really matter.
83%Daiwa
Range overview; individual models differ in length and casting weight
Carbon blanks, cork handles and a useful spread of lure ratings. The Ninja Spin range has plenty going for it, but choosing the right model matters more than the badge.
84%Daiwa
Range overview: 13ft and 14ft, in XP and XXP versions
Long blanks, hefty casting ratings and stout carbon tips put the Supercast firmly in big-water territory. The trick is picking the power you need, rather than grabbing the beefiest one.
84%Daiwa
N’ZON feeder range; individual models differ in action and casting capacity
From Mini Method work to heavier feeder duties, this N’ZON range gives you plenty of choice. The trick is buying for your swim, not just grabbing the beefiest rod.
81%Daiwa
9ft, 10ft, 11ft and 12ft models
Four lengths, sensible fittings and two quiver tips apiece. The Matchman range gives you a straightforward route into Method fishing — just match the rod to your loaded feeder, not your ambitions.
85%Daiwa
Range overview: 9ft 2.75lb, 10ft 3lb and 10ft 3.5lb
An extending butt section makes these short carp rods easier to stash, without turning them into fully telescopic rods. The trick is picking the right length and test curve for your fishing.
86%Daiwa
Range overview: 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models
A serious carp-rod range covering compact 10ft work through to powerful 13ft options. The blank technology looks the business, but matching the model to your fishing is where the real value lies.
85%Daiwa
Range overview: 12ft and 13ft options, with 3.25lb and 3.75lb test curves
A premium carp rod range with HVF blanks, X45X reinforcement and a choice of guide builds. Cracking ingredients on paper — but picking the right version matters more than buying the beefiest one.
83%Daiwa
Range overview: 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models
From compact 10ft rods to a powerful 13ft option, the Black Widow Plus range covers very different jobs. The trick is matching one to your water.
73%Sonik
Xtractor Carp Rod, 10ft, available in 3.25lb and 3.5lb test curve
Sonik's Xtractor is a part-telescopic, budget-friendly carp rod built for anglers who want a shorter pack-down length without paying premium prices, with the 10ft version offered in 3.25lb and 3.5lb test curves.
88%Free Spirit
12ft 3.25lb test curve, 50mm ringing
Free Spirit's CTX carp rod uses a multi-layered carbon construction built around accurate, long casting, finished with Fuji DPS reel seats and S-Lite guides, aimed at carp anglers who want a genuine casting tool without paying flagship prices.
86%Daiwa
12ft 3.25lb test curve (model BWC2314-BU)
Daiwa's Black Widow G50 carp rod uses an HVF carbon blank and proper stainless frame guides to put together a mid-range rod built for everyday carp fishing rather than specialist distance work.
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