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Im looking at getting some shorter rods. What are peoples preferences, 9 or 10 foot?
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In reply to Post #182
I also like matching tea cups
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In reply to Post #181
Carp anglers have been conditioned by the media and advertising to buy three or four matching rods all same length and tc when rarely do you need them all the same for the swim being fished but hey it looks cool.
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In reply to Post #179
Interesting, I will try this out to see if I find a difference, will report back
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In reply to Post #178
The casting comment was more of an aside, my lighter 12ft rods give more control (pressure) and are more versatile. I could buy lighter short rods that should give more control, but then I'm losing more range and versatility
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In reply to Post #177
I was using game fishing as an example, and with pressure comes control. Having fished the same lake for the same fish with 12ft and 10ft rods I've experienced them difference first hand and let me assure you it's quite a difference.
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In reply to Post #176
I wasn't talking about distance you could cast with them, only about controlling fish whilst playing them.
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In reply to Post #175
I don’t disagree with that statement, however pressure and control are different and big game fishing is not the same as carp fishing, where the goal isn’t necessarily to exert maximum pressure in all circumstances. Guess there’s a fair bit of personal preference here and I’m happy to be convinced otherwise, but I haven’t been yet
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In reply to Post #175
I don't think it's that simple. I have a couple of different 12ft rods in the 2 1/4 to 2 1/2tc range that are shorter than my admittedly poor 10ft 3lb rods at full curve. I can cast further with less effort with the 2 1/2 rods too
I can't get on with short carp rods tbh, I'd rather carry waders and take overhead branches out of the equation
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In reply to Post #174
At any range, due to being able to exert more pressure with a shorter rod. Hence things like big game fishing rods are shorter
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In reply to Post #173
Ok, thank you for clarifying. Do you think that applies at any range though, or just at shorter ranges? My control point was also driven by the fact that if I’m trying to steer a fish away from marginal snags on the bank from which i’m fishing, especially trees with branches deep underwater and extending out from the margins (in deep venues) the extra 2-3 feet gives me an advantage and less chance of the line getting caught, especially when putting the rod under water to play fish in such situations. Granted, the same may not apply in situations where this is not needed or you are applying pressure directly from above.
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In reply to Post #171
The main one would be your statement that you have better control whilst playing fish with longer rods. You dont. Shorter rods give better control, and that's a fsct
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View post on imgur.com
My ten foot CFX, set up on an island, out in the middle of a 400 acre Berks pit last week. Dirty great big Shimano long cast reels on too 
Unless I need to cast 100 yards plus... I have no need whatsoever for 12 foot rods.
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In reply to Post #160
Which point in particular was drivel? Would be interested if you would care to clarify and explain why you think this? 😀
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In reply to Post #168
It maybe but helps if you quantify why you think that? Rod length is clearly a contentious subject so I’m glad it generated some interest and discussion 👍
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