“Oooh.. Such a question!!

Rods are a very personal preference mate! Personally not a fan of the newer catanas with the thin blank. Go to the local shops and have a feel of the rods.. (Sounds dodgy that!)



Im planning on updating mine soon... Theres plenty of shows on through the summer.. .May well be worth a trip.
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“i think you have two take the type of waters/bait you fish,if you fish at range with pva bags ,i think thicker blank is better with a higher testcurve,short range catanas will do”

“thanks for your comments , I deffo want rods that have the newer style thinner blanks, as i think the control is greatly enhanced as well as the rods general feel and balance, although I am open to suggestions if anyone knows a rod with these features?

The test curve is less important to me, in as much as i think 2.5lb test curve covers all the fishing I do, I rarely need to cast more than 30 or 40 metres, and ive landed big enough fish on 2.5lb tc rods without feeling the rod was struggling.

Its a shame you cant try the rods before you buy them. ”