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In reply to Post #7
I had the previous version of the Korum barbel rods (before they were updated for 2020).
I bought the 12' 2lb TC versions and used these for all the barbel fishing I did, from small intimate rivers right through to the Trent. They seemed to cope with pretty much everything I threw at them including fishing some of the larger rivers in flood.
Only weakness I experienced was a couple of bent rings, but they bent back into shape and were fine. To be honest for a £50 rod I couldn't complain about them.
Currently using Free Spirit Hi-S barbel rods that are simply delightful rods to use and play barbel on, but full up you're looking at £330 per rod. The Free Spirit Tamer range seem well spoken about over on the barbel forum.
I also bought a pair of the Tackle Box Darent Valley 11' 1.75lb rods for lighter work and can't really grumble at those for the cost of them too!
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In reply to Post #6
Cheers Karlos, think I’m gonna treat myself to a pair of the korums 
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Thanks for the reply lads, I haven’t seen a bad word against the korum ones yet either.
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In reply to Post #1
At the upper end of your budget, but take a look at the Fox X4 Barbel/Specialist rods. High spec pieces of kit that also double up for great surface rods for carp. K series style guides as standard as well.
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#3 10 Oct 2020 at 11.49pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1
Sonik make some lovely barbel rods for not much money at all
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In reply to Post #1
The korum rods for £50 are incredible rods.
Drennan make great rods too for around £100 for an Avon style.
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Afternoon folks,
I’m currently in the market for a pair of decent barbel/specialist rods. Now I’m drawn to free spirits Barbel tamers but I’m sure there’s a rod out there that does exactly the same job but costs lest that £130. Was looking at 1.75lb tc, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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